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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.56, 1,267.40 and 382.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.56, 1,267.40 and 382.64 is: 574.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.56 : 1,267.40 = 382.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.56/1,267.40 = 382.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.56x = 1,267.40 × 382.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.56x = 484,957.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,957.94/844.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.21

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