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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.63, 1,267.38 and 411.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.63, 1,267.38 and 411.75 is: 617.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.63 : 1,267.38 = 411.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.63/1,267.38 = 411.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.63x = 1,267.38 × 411.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.63x = 521,843.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,843.72/844.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.84

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