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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.71, 1,265.85 and 519.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.71, 1,265.85 and 519.09 is: 777.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.71 : 1,265.85 = 519.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.71/1,265.85 = 519.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.71x = 1,265.85 × 519.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.71x = 657,090.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,090.08/844.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.89

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