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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.58, 1,265.19 and 520.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.58, 1,265.19 and 520.58 is: 779.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.58 : 1,265.19 = 520.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.58/1,265.19 = 520.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.58x = 1,265.19 × 520.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.58x = 658,632.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,632.61/844.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.83

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