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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.06, 1,164.90 and 512.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.06, 1,164.90 and 512.48 is: 707.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.06 : 1,164.90 = 512.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.06/1,164.90 = 512.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.06x = 1,164.90 × 512.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.06x = 596,987.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,987.95/844.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.28

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