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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.83, 1,165.29 and 679.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.83, 1,165.29 and 679.43 is: 937.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.83 : 1,165.29 = 679.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.83/1,165.29 = 679.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.83x = 1,165.29 × 679.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.83x = 791,727.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,727.16/844.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.14

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