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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.22, 1,265.48 and 382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.22, 1,265.48 and 382.08 is: 572.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.22 : 1,265.48 = 382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.22/1,265.48 = 382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.22x = 1,265.48 × 382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.22x = 483,514.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,514.60/844.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.74

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