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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.48, 1,266.12 and 519.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.48, 1,266.12 and 519.66 is: 780.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.48 : 1,266.12 = 519.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.48/1,266.12 = 519.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.48x = 1,266.12 × 519.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.48x = 657,951.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,951.92/843.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.04

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