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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.96, 1,165.28 and 658.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.96, 1,165.28 and 658.48 is: 908.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.96 : 1,165.28 = 658.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.96/1,165.28 = 658.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.96x = 1,165.28 × 658.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.96x = 767,313.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,313.57/844.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.11

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