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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.88, 1,265.28 and 554.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.88, 1,265.28 and 554.44 is: 831.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.88 : 1,265.28 = 554.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.88/1,265.28 = 554.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.88x = 1,265.28 × 554.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.88x = 701,521.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,521.84/843.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.31

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