Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.24, 1,264 and 638.16
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 844.24, 1,264 and 638.16 is: 955.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
844.24 : 1,264 = 638.16 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
844.24/1,264 = 638.16/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
844.24x = 1,264 × 638.16 - Step 4: Simplify right side
844.24x = 806,634.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 806,634.24/844.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 955.46
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