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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.31, 1,266.03 and 519.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.31, 1,266.03 and 519.69 is: 778.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.31 : 1,266.03 = 519.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.31/1,266.03 = 519.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.31x = 1,266.03 × 519.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.31x = 657,943.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,943.13/845.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.35

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