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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.43, 1,266.03 and 569.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.43, 1,266.03 and 569.84 is: 854.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.43 : 1,266.03 = 569.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.43/1,266.03 = 569.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.43x = 1,266.03 × 569.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.43x = 721,428.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,428.21/844.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.34

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