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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.92, 1,268.16 and 434.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.92, 1,268.16 and 434.34 is: 651.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.92 : 1,268.16 = 434.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.92/1,268.16 = 434.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.92x = 1,268.16 × 434.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.92x = 550,812.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,812.61/844.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.91

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