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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.66, 1,263.66 and 550.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.66, 1,263.66 and 550.84 is: 825.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.66 : 1,263.66 = 550.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.66/1,263.66 = 550.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.66x = 1,263.66 × 550.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.66x = 696,074.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,074.47/843.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.07

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