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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.30, 1,291.61 and 514.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.30, 1,291.61 and 514.55 is: 771.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.30 : 1,291.61 = 514.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.30/1,291.61 = 514.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.30x = 1,291.61 × 514.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.30x = 664,602.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,602.44/861.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.63

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