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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.20, 1,263.72 and 514.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.20, 1,263.72 and 514.24 is: 769.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.20 : 1,263.72 = 514.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.20/1,263.72 = 514.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.20x = 1,263.72 × 514.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.20x = 649,855.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,855.37/844.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.79

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