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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.29, 1,265.29 and 432.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.29, 1,265.29 and 432.56 is: 648.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.29 : 1,265.29 = 432.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.29/1,265.29 = 432.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.29x = 1,265.29 × 432.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.29x = 547,308.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,308.81/844.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.25

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