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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.30, 1,164.38 and 529.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.30, 1,164.38 and 529.61 is: 730.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.30 : 1,164.38 = 529.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.30/1,164.38 = 529.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.30x = 1,164.38 × 529.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.30x = 616,661.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,661.47/844.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.38

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