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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.62, 1,165.95 and 550.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.62, 1,165.95 and 550.08 is: 759.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.62 : 1,165.95 = 550.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.62/1,165.95 = 550.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.62x = 1,165.95 × 550.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.62x = 641,365.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,365.78/844.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.35

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