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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.62, 1,264.75 and 771.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.62, 1,264.75 and 771.18 is: 1,154.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.62 : 1,264.75 = 771.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.62/1,264.75 = 771.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.62x = 1,264.75 × 771.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.62x = 975,349.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,349.91/844.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.78

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