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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.58, 1,266.68 and 532.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.58, 1,266.68 and 532.08 is: 798.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.58 : 1,266.68 = 532.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.58/1,266.68 = 532.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.58x = 1,266.68 × 532.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.58x = 673,975.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,975.09/844.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.00

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