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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.65, 1,267.65 and 571.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.65, 1,267.65 and 571.05 is: 857.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.65 : 1,267.65 = 571.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.65/1,267.65 = 571.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.65x = 1,267.65 × 571.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.65x = 723,891.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,891.53/844.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.03

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