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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.54, 1,265.11 and 405.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.54, 1,265.11 and 405.18 is: 606.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.54 : 1,265.11 = 405.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.54/1,265.11 = 405.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.54x = 1,265.11 × 405.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.54x = 512,596.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,596.26/844.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.95

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