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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.33, 1,266.64 and 289.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.33, 1,266.64 and 289.00 is: 433.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.33 : 1,266.64 = 289.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.33/1,266.64 = 289.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.33x = 1,266.64 × 289.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.33x = 366,055.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,055.07/844.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.55

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