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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.94, 1,269.04 and 778.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.94, 1,269.04 and 778.52 is: 1,169.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.94 : 1,269.04 = 778.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.94/1,269.04 = 778.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.94x = 1,269.04 × 778.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.94x = 987,973.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,973.02/844.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.28

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