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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.80, 1,266.60 and 382.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.80, 1,266.60 and 382.20 is: 573.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.80 : 1,266.60 = 382.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.80/1,266.60 = 382.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.80x = 1,266.60 × 382.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.80x = 484,094.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,094.52/844.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.03

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