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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.04, 1,165.14 and 658.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.04, 1,165.14 and 658.04 is: 908.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.04 : 1,165.14 = 658.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.04/1,165.14 = 658.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.04x = 1,165.14 × 658.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.04x = 766,708.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,708.73/844.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.38

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