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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.43, 1,264.23 and 552.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.43, 1,264.23 and 552.26 is: 826.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.43 : 1,264.23 = 552.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.43/1,264.23 = 552.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.43x = 1,264.23 × 552.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.43x = 698,186.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,186.82/844.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.81

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