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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.92, 1,266.47 and 536.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.92, 1,266.47 and 536.92 is: 804.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.92 : 1,266.47 = 536.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.92/1,266.47 = 536.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.92x = 1,266.47 × 536.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.92x = 679,993.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,993.07/844.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.80

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