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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.60, 1,265.10 and 736.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.60, 1,265.10 and 736.60 is: 1,103.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.60 : 1,265.10 = 736.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.60/1,265.10 = 736.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.60x = 1,265.10 × 736.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.60x = 931,872.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,872.66/844.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.33

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