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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.03, 1,266.03 and 515.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.03, 1,266.03 and 515.80 is: 772.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.03 : 1,266.03 = 515.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.03/1,266.03 = 515.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.03x = 1,266.03 × 515.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.03x = 653,013.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,013.17/845.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.77

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