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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.20, 1,265.76 and 356.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.20, 1,265.76 and 356.76 is: 534.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.20 : 1,265.76 = 356.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.20/1,265.76 = 356.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.20x = 1,265.76 × 356.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.20x = 451,572.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,572.54/844.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.91

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