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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.14, 1,266.48 and 432.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.14, 1,266.48 and 432.93 is: 649.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.14 : 1,266.48 = 432.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.14/1,266.48 = 432.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.14x = 1,266.48 × 432.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.14x = 548,297.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,297.19/844.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.53

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