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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.32, 1,268.40 and 589.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.32, 1,268.40 and 589.44 is: 885.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.32 : 1,268.40 = 589.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.32/1,268.40 = 589.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.32x = 1,268.40 × 589.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.32x = 747,645.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,645.70/844.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.50

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