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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.63, 1,266.76 and 382.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.63, 1,266.76 and 382.11 is: 573.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.63 : 1,266.76 = 382.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.63/1,266.76 = 382.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.63x = 1,266.76 × 382.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.63x = 484,035.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,035.33/844.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.07

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