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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.32, 1,484.70 and 844.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.32, 1,484.70 and 844.68 is: 1,265.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.32 : 1,484.70 = 844.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.32/1,484.70 = 844.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.32x = 1,484.70 × 844.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.32x = 1,254,096.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,096.40/991.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.08

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