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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.04, 1,266.14 and 289.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.04, 1,266.14 and 289.14 is: 433.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.04 : 1,266.14 = 289.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.04/1,266.14 = 289.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.04x = 1,266.14 × 289.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.04x = 366,091.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,091.72/844.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.74

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