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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.27, 1,265.40 and 551.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.27, 1,265.40 and 551.91 is: 827.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.27 : 1,265.40 = 551.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.27/1,265.40 = 551.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.27x = 1,265.40 × 551.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.27x = 698,386.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,386.91/844.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.21

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