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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.30, 1,266.54 and 737.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.30, 1,266.54 and 737.38 is: 1,106.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.30 : 1,266.54 = 737.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.30/1,266.54 = 737.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.30x = 1,266.54 × 737.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.30x = 933,921.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,921.27/844.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.15

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