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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.20, 1,264.38 and 825.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.20, 1,264.38 and 825.96 is: 1,237.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.20 : 1,264.38 = 825.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.20/1,264.38 = 825.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.20x = 1,264.38 × 825.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.20x = 1,044,327.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,327.30/844.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.06

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