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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.32, 1,265.52 and 624.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.32, 1,265.52 and 624.96 is: 936.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.32 : 1,265.52 = 624.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.32/1,265.52 = 624.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.32x = 1,265.52 × 624.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.32x = 790,899.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,899.38/844.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.73

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