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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.86, 1,165.54 and 550.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.86, 1,165.54 and 550.16 is: 758.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.86 : 1,165.54 = 550.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.86/1,165.54 = 550.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.86x = 1,165.54 × 550.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.86x = 641,233.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,233.49/844.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.98

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