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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.68, 1,164.60 and 826.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.68, 1,164.60 and 826.32 is: 1,139.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.68 : 1,164.60 = 826.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.68/1,164.60 = 826.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.68x = 1,164.60 × 826.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.68x = 962,332.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,332.27/844.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.29

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