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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.45, 1,164.01 and 634.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.45, 1,164.01 and 634.32 is: 874.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.45 : 1,164.01 = 634.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.45/1,164.01 = 634.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.45x = 1,164.01 × 634.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.45x = 738,354.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,354.82/844.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.36

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