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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.24, 1,264.47 and 649.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.24, 1,264.47 and 649.48 is: 972.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.24 : 1,264.47 = 649.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.24/1,264.47 = 649.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.24x = 1,264.47 × 649.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.24x = 821,247.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,247.98/844.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.77

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