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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.20, 1,293.30 and 516.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.20, 1,293.30 and 516.60 is: 774.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.20 : 1,293.30 = 516.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.20/1,293.30 = 516.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.20x = 1,293.30 × 516.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.20x = 668,118.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,118.78/862.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.90

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