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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.70, 1,269.44 and 498.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.70, 1,269.44 and 498.18 is: 748.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.70 : 1,269.44 = 498.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.70/1,269.44 = 498.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.70x = 1,269.44 × 498.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.70x = 632,413.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,413.76/844.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.69

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