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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.58, 1,265.96 and 570.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.58, 1,265.96 and 570.60 is: 855.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.58 : 1,265.96 = 570.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.58/1,265.96 = 570.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.58x = 1,265.96 × 570.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.58x = 722,358.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,358.20/844.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.28

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