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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.40, 1,265.10 and 551.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.40, 1,265.10 and 551.80 is: 827.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.40 : 1,265.10 = 551.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.40/1,265.10 = 551.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.40x = 1,265.10 × 551.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.40x = 698,082.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,082.18/843.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.70

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