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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.42, 1,165.83 and 530.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.42, 1,165.83 and 530.11 is: 731.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.42 : 1,165.83 = 530.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.42/1,165.83 = 530.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.42x = 1,165.83 × 530.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.42x = 618,012.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,012.31/844.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.88

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