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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.56, 1,265.46 and 381.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.56, 1,265.46 and 381.66 is: 571.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.56 : 1,265.46 = 381.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.56/1,265.46 = 381.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.56x = 1,265.46 × 381.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.56x = 482,975.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,975.46/844.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.87

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