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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.24, 1,266.66 and 411.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.24, 1,266.66 and 411.64 is: 617.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.24 : 1,266.66 = 411.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.24/1,266.66 = 411.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.24x = 1,266.66 × 411.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.24x = 521,407.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,407.92/844.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.61

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