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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.64, 1,266.88 and 572.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.64, 1,266.88 and 572.48 is: 858.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.64 : 1,266.88 = 572.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.64/1,266.88 = 572.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.64x = 1,266.88 × 572.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.64x = 725,263.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,263.46/844.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.67

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