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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.61, 1,266.90 and 570.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.61, 1,266.90 and 570.53 is: 855.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.61 : 1,266.90 = 570.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.61/1,266.90 = 570.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.61x = 1,266.90 × 570.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.61x = 722,798.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,798.12/844.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.78

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