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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.49, 1,266.17 and 375.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.49, 1,266.17 and 375.76 is: 563.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.49 : 1,266.17 = 375.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.49/1,266.17 = 375.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.49x = 1,266.17 × 375.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.49x = 475,775.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,775.74/844.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.39

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