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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.98, 1,267.94 and 382.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.98, 1,267.94 and 382.73 is: 574.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.98 : 1,267.94 = 382.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.98/1,267.94 = 382.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.98x = 1,267.94 × 382.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.98x = 485,274.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,274.71/844.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.30

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