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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.84, 1,163.98 and 634.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.84, 1,163.98 and 634.68 is: 874.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.84 : 1,163.98 = 634.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.84/1,163.98 = 634.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.84x = 1,163.98 × 634.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.84x = 738,754.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,754.83/844.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.43

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