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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.52, 1,265.90 and 569.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.52, 1,265.90 and 569.96 is: 854.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.52 : 1,265.90 = 569.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.52/1,265.90 = 569.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.52x = 1,265.90 × 569.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.52x = 721,512.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,512.36/844.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.35

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