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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.84, 1,268.38 and 736.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.84, 1,268.38 and 736.68 is: 1,106.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.84 : 1,268.38 = 736.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.84/1,268.38 = 736.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.84x = 1,268.38 × 736.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.84x = 934,390.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,390.18/844.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.00

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