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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.61, 1,265.72 and 498.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.61, 1,265.72 and 498.02 is: 746.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.61 : 1,265.72 = 498.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.61/1,265.72 = 498.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.61x = 1,265.72 × 498.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.61x = 630,345.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,345.06/844.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.32

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