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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.08, 1,266.14 and 680.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.08, 1,266.14 and 680.51 is: 1,020.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.08 : 1,266.14 = 680.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.08/1,266.14 = 680.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.08x = 1,266.14 × 680.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.08x = 861,620.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,620.93/844.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.78

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