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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.35, 1,266.66 and 520.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.35, 1,266.66 and 520.03 is: 779.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.35 : 1,266.66 = 520.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.35/1,266.66 = 520.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.35x = 1,266.66 × 520.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.35x = 658,701.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,701.20/845.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.21

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