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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.29, 1,163.70 and 647.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.29, 1,163.70 and 647.46 is: 892.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.29 : 1,163.70 = 647.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.29/1,163.70 = 647.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.29x = 1,163.70 × 647.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.29x = 753,449.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,449.20/844.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.41

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