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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.65, 1,267.08 and 520.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.65, 1,267.08 and 520.35 is: 779.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.65 : 1,267.08 = 520.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.65/1,267.08 = 520.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.65x = 1,267.08 × 520.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.65x = 659,325.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,325.08/845.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.67

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