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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.84, 1,166.34 and 534.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.84, 1,166.34 and 534.52 is: 737.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.84 : 1,166.34 = 534.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.84/1,166.34 = 534.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.84x = 1,166.34 × 534.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.84x = 623,432.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,432.06/844.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.93

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