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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.54, 1,266.80 and 516.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.54, 1,266.80 and 516.30 is: 773.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.54 : 1,266.80 = 516.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.54/1,266.80 = 516.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.54x = 1,266.80 × 516.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.54x = 654,046.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,046.26/845.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.53

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