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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.66, 1,164.31 and 634.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.66, 1,164.31 and 634.56 is: 874.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.66 : 1,164.31 = 634.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.66/1,164.31 = 634.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.66x = 1,164.31 × 634.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.66x = 738,824.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,824.55/844.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.70

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