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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.12, 1,270.53 and 519.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.12, 1,270.53 and 519.14 is: 777.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.12 : 1,270.53 = 519.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.12/1,270.53 = 519.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.12x = 1,270.53 × 519.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.12x = 659,586.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,586.12/848.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.71

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