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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.10, 1,266.16 and 627.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.10, 1,266.16 and 627.84 is: 941.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.10 : 1,266.16 = 627.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.10/1,266.16 = 627.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.10x = 1,266.16 × 627.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.10x = 794,945.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,945.89/844.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.77

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