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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.74, 1,265.76 and 411.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.74, 1,265.76 and 411.12 is: 616.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.74 : 1,265.76 = 411.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.74/1,265.76 = 411.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.74x = 1,265.76 × 411.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.74x = 520,379.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,379.25/844.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.02

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