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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.96, 1,289.70 and 515.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.96, 1,289.70 and 515.64 is: 771.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.96 : 1,289.70 = 515.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.96/1,289.70 = 515.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.96x = 1,289.70 × 515.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.96x = 665,020.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,020.91/861.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.52

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