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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.29, 1,163.67 and 695.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.29, 1,163.67 and 695.35 is: 958.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.29 : 1,163.67 = 695.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.29/1,163.67 = 695.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.29x = 1,163.67 × 695.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.29x = 809,156.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,156.78/844.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.39

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