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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.39, 1,265.09 and 554.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.39, 1,265.09 and 554.76 is: 832.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.39 : 1,265.09 = 554.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.39/1,265.09 = 554.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.39x = 1,265.09 × 554.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.39x = 701,818.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,818.55/843.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.14

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