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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.10, 1,264.73 and 599.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.10, 1,264.73 and 599.41 is: 898.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.10 : 1,264.73 = 599.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.10/1,264.73 = 599.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.10x = 1,264.73 × 599.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.10x = 758,085.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,085.65/844.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.10

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