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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.02, 1,266.03 and 707.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.02, 1,266.03 and 707.94 is: 1,061.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.02 : 1,266.03 = 707.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.02/1,266.03 = 707.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.02x = 1,266.03 × 707.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.02x = 896,273.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,273.28/844.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.91

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