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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.75, 1,267.19 and 406.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.75, 1,267.19 and 406.11 is: 609.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.75 : 1,267.19 = 406.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.75/1,267.19 = 406.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.75x = 1,267.19 × 406.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.75x = 514,625.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,625.06/844.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.20

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