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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.94, 1,265.88 and 411.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.94, 1,265.88 and 411.14 is: 615.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.94 : 1,265.88 = 411.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.94/1,265.88 = 411.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.94x = 1,265.88 × 411.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.94x = 520,453.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,453.90/844.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.97

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