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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.53, 1,163.77 and 786.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.53, 1,163.77 and 786.17 is: 1,083.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.53 : 1,163.77 = 786.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.53/1,163.77 = 786.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.53x = 1,163.77 × 786.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.53x = 914,922.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,922.00/844.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.36

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