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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.67, 1,266.74 and 498.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.67, 1,266.74 and 498.17 is: 747.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.67 : 1,266.74 = 498.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.67/1,266.74 = 498.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.67x = 1,266.74 × 498.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.67x = 631,049.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,049.37/844.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.10

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