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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.54, 1,263.71 and 498.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.54, 1,263.71 and 498.02 is: 745.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.54 : 1,263.71 = 498.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.54/1,263.71 = 498.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.54x = 1,263.71 × 498.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.54x = 629,357.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,357.26/844.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.21

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