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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.85, 1,291.77 and 515.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.85, 1,291.77 and 515.03 is: 772.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.85 : 1,291.77 = 515.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.85/1,291.77 = 515.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.85x = 1,291.77 × 515.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.85x = 665,300.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,300.30/860.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.84

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