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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.52, 1,267.02 and 595.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.52, 1,267.02 and 595.40 is: 893.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.52 : 1,267.02 = 595.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.52/1,267.02 = 595.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.52x = 1,267.02 × 595.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.52x = 754,383.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,383.71/844.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.27

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