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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.61, 1,291.53 and 513.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.61, 1,291.53 and 513.73 is: 770.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.61 : 1,291.53 = 513.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.61/1,291.53 = 513.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.61x = 1,291.53 × 513.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.61x = 663,497.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,497.71/860.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.96

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