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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.36, 1,164.66 and 534.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.36, 1,164.66 and 534.28 is: 736.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.36 : 1,164.66 = 534.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.36/1,164.66 = 534.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.36x = 1,164.66 × 534.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.36x = 622,254.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,254.54/844.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.95

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