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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.84, 1,266.04 and 628.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.84, 1,266.04 and 628.16 is: 941.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.84 : 1,266.04 = 628.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.84/1,266.04 = 628.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.84x = 1,266.04 × 628.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.84x = 795,277.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,277.28/844.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.34

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