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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.88, 1,165.85 and 513.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.88, 1,165.85 and 513.19 is: 708.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.88 : 1,165.85 = 513.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.88/1,165.85 = 513.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.88x = 1,165.85 × 513.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.88x = 598,297.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,297.08/844.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.14

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