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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.50, 1,265.80 and 638.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.50, 1,265.80 and 638.40 is: 956.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.50 : 1,265.80 = 638.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.50/1,265.80 = 638.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.50x = 1,265.80 × 638.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.50x = 808,086.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,086.72/844.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.88

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