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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.10, 1,265.94 and 296.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.10, 1,265.94 and 296.13 is: 444.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.10 : 1,265.94 = 296.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.10/1,265.94 = 296.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.10x = 1,265.94 × 296.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.10x = 374,882.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,882.81/844.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.12

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