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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.90, 1,267.20 and 382.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.90, 1,267.20 and 382.57 is: 573.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.90 : 1,267.20 = 382.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.90/1,267.20 = 382.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.90x = 1,267.20 × 382.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.90x = 484,789.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,789.54/844.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.79

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