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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.22, 1,359.42 and 844.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.22, 1,359.42 and 844.48 is: 1,266.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.22 : 1,359.42 = 844.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.22/1,359.42 = 844.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.22x = 1,359.42 × 844.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.22x = 1,148,003.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,003.00/906.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.80

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