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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.52, 1,164.47 and 711.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.52, 1,164.47 and 711.54 is: 981.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.52 : 1,164.47 = 711.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.52/1,164.47 = 711.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.52x = 1,164.47 × 711.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.52x = 828,563.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,563.43/844.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.11

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