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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.24, 1,162.46 and 645.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.24, 1,162.46 and 645.26 is: 888.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.24 : 1,162.46 = 645.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.24/1,162.46 = 645.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.24x = 1,162.46 × 645.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.24x = 750,088.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,088.94/844.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.48

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