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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.09, 1,267.71 and 690.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.09, 1,267.71 and 690.34 is: 1,036.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.09 : 1,267.71 = 690.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.09/1,267.71 = 690.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.09x = 1,267.71 × 690.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.09x = 875,150.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,150.92/844.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.80

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