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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.92, 1,929.29 and 517.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.92, 1,929.29 and 517.96 is: 776.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.92 : 1,929.29 = 517.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.92/1,929.29 = 517.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.92x = 1,929.29 × 517.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.92x = 999,285.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,285.40/1,286.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.50

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