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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.08, 1,165.56 and 623.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.08, 1,165.56 and 623.40 is: 860.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.08 : 1,165.56 = 623.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.08/1,165.56 = 623.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.08x = 1,165.56 × 623.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.08x = 726,610.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,610.10/844.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.83

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