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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.82, 1,267.50 and 434.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.82, 1,267.50 and 434.24 is: 651.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.82 : 1,267.50 = 434.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.82/1,267.50 = 434.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.82x = 1,267.50 × 434.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.82x = 550,399.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,399.20/844.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.50

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