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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.43, 1,164.56 and 678.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.43, 1,164.56 and 678.60 is: 935.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.43 : 1,164.56 = 678.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.43/1,164.56 = 678.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.43x = 1,164.56 × 678.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.43x = 790,267.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,267.02/844.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.86

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