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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.18, 1,265.65 and 569.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.18, 1,265.65 and 569.59 is: 853.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.18 : 1,265.65 = 569.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.18/1,265.65 = 569.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.18x = 1,265.65 × 569.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.18x = 720,901.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,901.58/844.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.97

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