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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.11, 1,164.72 and 508.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.11, 1,164.72 and 508.02 is: 700.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.11 : 1,164.72 = 508.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.11/1,164.72 = 508.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.11x = 1,164.72 × 508.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.11x = 591,701.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,701.05/844.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.98

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