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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.11, 1,262.99 and 497.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.11, 1,262.99 and 497.57 is: 744.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.11 : 1,262.99 = 497.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.11/1,262.99 = 497.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.11x = 1,262.99 × 497.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.11x = 628,420.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,420.86/844.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.48

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