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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.08, 1,299.21 and 844.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.08, 1,299.21 and 844.31 is: 1,265.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.08 : 1,299.21 = 844.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.08/1,299.21 = 844.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.08x = 1,299.21 × 844.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.08x = 1,096,929.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,929.50/867.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.09

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