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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.26, 1,266.74 and 405.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.26, 1,266.74 and 405.74 is: 608.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.26 : 1,266.74 = 405.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.26/1,266.74 = 405.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.26x = 1,266.74 × 405.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.26x = 513,967.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,967.09/844.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.78

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