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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.16, 1,266.78 and 411.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.16, 1,266.78 and 411.08 is: 616.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.16 : 1,266.78 = 411.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.16/1,266.78 = 411.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.16x = 1,266.78 × 411.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.16x = 520,747.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,747.92/844.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.88

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