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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.61, 1,263.52 and 730.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.61, 1,263.52 and 730.28 is: 1,092.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.61 : 1,263.52 = 730.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.61/1,263.52 = 730.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.61x = 1,263.52 × 730.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.61x = 922,727.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,727.46/844.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.50

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