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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.22, 1,164.03 and 770.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.22, 1,164.03 and 770.24 is: 1,062.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.22 : 1,164.03 = 770.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.22/1,164.03 = 770.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.22x = 1,164.03 × 770.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.22x = 896,582.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,582.47/844.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.02

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