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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.56, 1,163.97 and 611.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.56, 1,163.97 and 611.28 is: 842.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.56 : 1,163.97 = 611.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.56/1,163.97 = 611.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.56x = 1,163.97 × 611.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.56x = 711,511.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,511.58/844.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.46

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