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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.97, 1,270.35 and 683.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.97, 1,270.35 and 683.78 is: 1,028.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.97 : 1,270.35 = 683.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.97/1,270.35 = 683.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.97x = 1,270.35 × 683.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.97x = 868,633.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,633.57/844.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.01

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