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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.20, 1,163.70 and 594.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.20, 1,163.70 and 594.81 is: 819.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.20 : 1,163.70 = 594.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.20/1,163.70 = 594.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.20x = 1,163.70 × 594.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.20x = 692,180.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,180.40/844.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.92

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