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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.76, 1,267.49 and 406.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.76, 1,267.49 and 406.25 is: 609.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.76 : 1,267.49 = 406.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.76/1,267.49 = 406.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.76x = 1,267.49 × 406.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.76x = 514,909.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,909.44/844.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.54

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