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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.91, 1,291.34 and 514.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.91, 1,291.34 and 514.22 is: 770.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.91 : 1,291.34 = 514.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.91/1,291.34 = 514.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.91x = 1,291.34 × 514.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.91x = 664,027.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,027.68/861.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.42

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