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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.22, 1,297.62 and 844.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.22, 1,297.62 and 844.02 is: 1,163.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.22 : 1,297.62 = 844.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.22/1,297.62 = 844.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.22x = 1,297.62 × 844.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.22x = 1,095,217.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,217.23/941.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.61

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