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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.56, 1,165.43 and 529.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.56, 1,165.43 and 529.81 is: 731.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.56 : 1,165.43 = 529.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.56/1,165.43 = 529.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.56x = 1,165.43 × 529.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.56x = 617,454.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,454.88/844.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.10

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