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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.74, 1,267.41 and 412.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.74, 1,267.41 and 412.14 is: 618.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.74 : 1,267.41 = 412.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.74/1,267.41 = 412.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.74x = 1,267.41 × 412.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.74x = 522,350.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,350.36/844.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.36

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