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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.83, 1,165.59 and 596.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.83, 1,165.59 and 596.16 is: 822.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.83 : 1,165.59 = 596.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.83/1,165.59 = 596.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.83x = 1,165.59 × 596.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.83x = 694,878.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,878.13/844.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.51

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