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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.61, 1,312.22 and 844.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.61, 1,312.22 and 844.45 is: 1,268.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.61 : 1,312.22 = 844.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.61/1,312.22 = 844.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.61x = 1,312.22 × 844.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.61x = 1,108,104.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,104.18/873.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.42

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