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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.36, 1,266.84 and 613.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.36, 1,266.84 and 613.51 is: 920.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.36 : 1,266.84 = 613.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.36/1,266.84 = 613.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.36x = 1,266.84 × 613.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.36x = 777,215.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,215.84/844.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.48

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