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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.46, 1,265.76 and 551.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.46, 1,265.76 and 551.18 is: 826.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.46 : 1,265.76 = 551.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.46/1,265.76 = 551.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.46x = 1,265.76 × 551.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.46x = 697,661.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,661.60/844.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.16

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