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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.16, 1,162.56 and 657.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.16, 1,162.56 and 657.32 is: 905.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.16 : 1,162.56 = 657.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.16/1,162.56 = 657.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.16x = 1,162.56 × 657.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.16x = 764,173.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,173.94/844.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.25

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