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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.78, 1,165.57 and 513.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.78, 1,165.57 and 513.21 is: 708.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.78 : 1,165.57 = 513.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.78/1,165.57 = 513.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.78x = 1,165.57 × 513.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.78x = 598,176.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,176.35/844.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.09

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