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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.61, 1,266.31 and 399.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.61, 1,266.31 and 399.63 is: 599.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.61 : 1,266.31 = 399.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.61/1,266.31 = 399.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.61x = 1,266.31 × 399.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.61x = 506,051.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,051.30/844.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.15

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