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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.48, 1,259.79 and 515.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.48, 1,259.79 and 515.86 is: 772.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.48 : 1,259.79 = 515.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.48/1,259.79 = 515.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.48x = 1,259.79 × 515.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.48x = 649,875.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,875.27/841.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.30

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