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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.87, 1,165.52 and 529.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.87, 1,165.52 and 529.98 is: 731.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.87 : 1,165.52 = 529.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.87/1,165.52 = 529.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.87x = 1,165.52 × 529.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.87x = 617,693.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,693.81/844.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.11

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