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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.20, 1,294.16 and 515.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.20, 1,294.16 and 515.88 is: 774.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.20 : 1,294.16 = 515.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.20/1,294.16 = 515.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.20x = 1,294.16 × 515.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.20x = 667,628.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,628.68/862.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.33

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