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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.27, 1,163.88 and 594.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.27, 1,163.88 and 594.81 is: 819.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.27 : 1,163.88 = 594.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.27/1,163.88 = 594.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.27x = 1,163.88 × 594.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.27x = 692,287.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,287.46/844.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.98

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