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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.44, 1,164.94 and 595.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.44, 1,164.94 and 595.77 is: 821.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.44 : 1,164.94 = 595.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.44/1,164.94 = 595.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.44x = 1,164.94 × 595.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.44x = 694,036.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,036.30/844.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.89

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