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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.03, 1,268.16 and 520.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.03, 1,268.16 and 520.63 is: 781.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.03 : 1,268.16 = 520.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.03/1,268.16 = 520.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.03x = 1,268.16 × 520.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.03x = 660,237.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,237.02/845.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.32

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