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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.15, 1,164.95 and 512.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.15, 1,164.95 and 512.50 is: 707.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.15 : 1,164.95 = 512.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.15/1,164.95 = 512.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.15x = 1,164.95 × 512.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.15x = 597,036.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,036.88/844.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.26

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