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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.99, 1,265.71 and 536.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.99, 1,265.71 and 536.69 is: 803.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.99 : 1,265.71 = 536.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.99/1,265.71 = 536.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.99x = 1,265.71 × 536.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.99x = 679,293.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,293.90/844.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.91

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