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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.76, 1,289.44 and 515.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.76, 1,289.44 and 515.28 is: 771.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.76 : 1,289.44 = 515.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.76/1,289.44 = 515.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.76x = 1,289.44 × 515.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.76x = 664,422.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,422.64/861.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.01

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