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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.51, 1,266.77 and 517.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.51, 1,266.77 and 517.34 is: 774.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.51 : 1,266.77 = 517.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.51/1,266.77 = 517.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.51x = 1,266.77 × 517.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.51x = 655,345.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,345.04/846.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.17

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