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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.67, 1,291.05 and 514.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.67, 1,291.05 and 514.17 is: 771.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.67 : 1,291.05 = 514.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.67/1,291.05 = 514.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.67x = 1,291.05 × 514.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.67x = 663,819.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,819.18/860.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.28

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