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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.25, 1,292.66 and 515.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.25, 1,292.66 and 515.16 is: 772.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.25 : 1,292.66 = 515.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.25/1,292.66 = 515.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.25x = 1,292.66 × 515.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.25x = 665,926.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,926.08/862.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.32

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