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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.93, 1,266.78 and 570.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.93, 1,266.78 and 570.34 is: 855.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.93 : 1,266.78 = 570.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.93/1,266.78 = 570.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.93x = 1,266.78 × 570.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.93x = 722,495.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,495.31/844.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.09

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