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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.12, 1,165.44 and 545.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.12, 1,165.44 and 545.50 is: 753.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.12 : 1,165.44 = 545.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.12/1,165.44 = 545.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.12x = 1,165.44 × 545.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.12x = 635,747.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,747.52/844.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.15

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