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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.68, 1,264.60 and 552.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.68, 1,264.60 and 552.51 is: 827.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.68 : 1,264.60 = 552.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.68/1,264.60 = 552.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.68x = 1,264.60 × 552.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.68x = 698,704.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,704.15/844.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.18

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