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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.50, 1,264.52 and 679.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.50, 1,264.52 and 679.16 is: 1,016.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.50 : 1,264.52 = 679.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.50/1,264.52 = 679.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.50x = 1,264.52 × 679.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.50x = 858,811.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,811.40/844.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.95

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