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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.97, 1,267.40 and 406.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.97, 1,267.40 and 406.08 is: 609.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.97 : 1,267.40 = 406.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.97/1,267.40 = 406.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.97x = 1,267.40 × 406.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.97x = 514,666.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,666.81/844.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.10

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