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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.01, 1,265.32 and 519.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.01, 1,265.32 and 519.01 is: 779.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.01 : 1,265.32 = 519.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.01/1,265.32 = 519.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.01x = 1,265.32 × 519.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.01x = 656,713.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,713.73/843.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.01

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