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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.44, 1,267.56 and 601.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.44, 1,267.56 and 601.44 is: 902.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.44 : 1,267.56 = 601.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.44/1,267.56 = 601.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.44x = 1,267.56 × 601.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.44x = 762,361.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,361.29/844.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.80

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