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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.48, 1,164.80 and 512.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.48, 1,164.80 and 512.80 is: 707.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.48 : 1,164.80 = 512.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.48/1,164.80 = 512.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.48x = 1,164.80 × 512.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.48x = 597,309.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,309.44/844.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.31

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