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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.26, 1,265.70 and 375.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.26, 1,265.70 and 375.39 is: 562.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.26 : 1,265.70 = 375.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.26/1,265.70 = 375.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.26x = 1,265.70 × 375.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.26x = 475,131.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,131.12/844.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.78

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