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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.73, 1,267.09 and 474.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.73, 1,267.09 and 474.54 is: 711.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.73 : 1,267.09 = 474.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.73/1,267.09 = 474.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.73x = 1,267.09 × 474.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.73x = 601,284.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,284.89/844.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.81

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