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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.18, 1,293.27 and 515.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.18, 1,293.27 and 515.61 is: 773.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.18 : 1,293.27 = 515.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.18/1,293.27 = 515.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.18x = 1,293.27 × 515.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.18x = 666,824.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,824.65/862.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.42

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