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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.74, 1,266.63 and 649.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.74, 1,266.63 and 649.25 is: 973.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.74 : 1,266.63 = 649.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.74/1,266.63 = 649.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.74x = 1,266.63 × 649.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.74x = 822,359.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,359.53/844.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.51

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