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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.78, 1,164.90 and 564.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.78, 1,164.90 and 564.52 is: 778.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.78 : 1,164.90 = 564.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.78/1,164.90 = 564.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.78x = 1,164.90 × 564.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.78x = 657,609.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,609.35/844.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.44

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