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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.65, 1,267.29 and 516.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.65, 1,267.29 and 516.26 is: 774.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.65 : 1,267.29 = 516.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.65/1,267.29 = 516.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.65x = 1,267.29 × 516.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.65x = 654,254.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,254.30/844.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.59

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