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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.52, 1,264.57 and 518.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.52, 1,264.57 and 518.52 is: 778.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.52 : 1,264.57 = 518.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.52/1,264.57 = 518.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.52x = 1,264.57 × 518.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.52x = 655,704.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,704.84/842.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.27

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