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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.02, 1,266.39 and 459.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.02, 1,266.39 and 459.54 is: 689.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.02 : 1,266.39 = 459.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.02/1,266.39 = 459.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.02x = 1,266.39 × 459.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.02x = 581,956.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,956.86/844.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.51

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