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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.82, 1,267.23 and 615.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.82, 1,267.23 and 615.17 is: 922.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.82 : 1,267.23 = 615.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.82/1,267.23 = 615.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.82x = 1,267.23 × 615.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.82x = 779,563.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,563.85/844.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.76

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