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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.36, 1,265.44 and 572.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.36, 1,265.44 and 572.20 is: 857.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.36 : 1,265.44 = 572.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.36/1,265.44 = 572.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.36x = 1,265.44 × 572.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.36x = 724,084.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,084.77/844.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.55

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