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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.76, 1,287.94 and 514.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.76, 1,287.94 and 514.28 is: 769.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.76 : 1,287.94 = 514.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.76/1,287.94 = 514.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.76x = 1,287.94 × 514.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.76x = 662,361.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,361.78/860.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.51

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