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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.79, 1,263.02 and 716.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.79, 1,263.02 and 716.23 is: 1,070.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.79 : 1,263.02 = 716.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.79/1,263.02 = 716.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.79x = 1,263.02 × 716.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.79x = 904,611.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,611.45/844.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.81

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