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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.53, 1,165.46 and 512.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.53, 1,165.46 and 512.76 is: 707.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.53 : 1,165.46 = 512.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.53/1,165.46 = 512.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.53x = 1,165.46 × 512.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.53x = 597,603.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,603.08/844.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.62

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