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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.53, 1,163.33 and 704.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.53, 1,163.33 and 704.60 is: 970.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.53 : 1,163.33 = 704.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.53/1,163.33 = 704.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.53x = 1,163.33 × 704.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.53x = 819,679.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,679.98/844.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.58

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