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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.11, 1,165.58 and 595.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.11, 1,165.58 and 595.98 is: 822.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.11 : 1,165.58 = 595.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.11/1,165.58 = 595.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.11x = 1,165.58 × 595.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.11x = 694,659.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,659.39/844.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.95

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