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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.34, 1,266.08 and 497.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.34, 1,266.08 and 497.76 is: 746.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.34 : 1,266.08 = 497.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.34/1,266.08 = 497.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.34x = 1,266.08 × 497.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.34x = 630,203.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,203.98/844.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.39

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