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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.65, 1,265.58 and 519.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.65, 1,265.58 and 519.35 is: 778.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.65 : 1,265.58 = 519.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.65/1,265.58 = 519.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.65x = 1,265.58 × 519.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.65x = 657,272.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,272.65/844.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.16

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