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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.42, 1,165.53 and 495.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.42, 1,165.53 and 495.22 is: 683.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.42 : 1,165.53 = 495.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.42/1,165.53 = 495.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.42x = 1,165.53 × 495.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.42x = 577,193.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,193.77/844.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.54

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