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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.99, 1,166.13 and 472.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.99, 1,166.13 and 472.01 is: 651.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.99 : 1,166.13 = 472.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.99/1,166.13 = 472.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.99x = 1,166.13 × 472.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.99x = 550,425.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,425.02/844.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.40

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