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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.19, 1,266.20 and 551.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.19, 1,266.20 and 551.19 is: 827.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.19 : 1,266.20 = 551.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.19/1,266.20 = 551.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.19x = 1,266.20 × 551.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.19x = 697,916.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,916.78/843.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.71

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