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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.11, 1,164.83 and 622.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.11, 1,164.83 and 622.98 is: 859.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.11 : 1,164.83 = 622.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.11/1,164.83 = 622.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.11x = 1,164.83 × 622.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.11x = 725,662.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,662.68/844.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.68

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