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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.18, 1,264.11 and 706.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.18, 1,264.11 and 706.48 is: 1,057.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.18 : 1,264.11 = 706.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.18/1,264.11 = 706.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.18x = 1,264.11 × 706.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.18x = 893,068.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,068.43/844.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.91

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