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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.56, 1,268.06 and 519.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.56, 1,268.06 and 519.96 is: 779.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.56 : 1,268.06 = 519.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.56/1,268.06 = 519.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.56x = 1,268.06 × 519.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.56x = 659,340.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,340.48/845.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.77

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