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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.38, 1,267.45 and 565.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.38, 1,267.45 and 565.92 is: 849.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.38 : 1,267.45 = 565.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.38/1,267.45 = 565.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.38x = 1,267.45 × 565.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.38x = 717,273.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,273.89/844.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.47

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