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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.64, 1,266.18 and 411.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.64, 1,266.18 and 411.56 is: 616.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.64 : 1,266.18 = 411.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.64/1,266.18 = 411.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.64x = 1,266.18 × 411.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.64x = 521,109.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,109.04/844.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.96

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