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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.20, 1,164.42 and 696.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.20, 1,164.42 and 696.60 is: 960.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.20 : 1,164.42 = 696.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.20/1,164.42 = 696.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.20x = 1,164.42 × 696.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.20x = 811,134.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,134.97/844.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.83

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