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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.30, 1,293.71 and 516.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.30, 1,293.71 and 516.02 is: 774.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.30 : 1,293.71 = 516.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.30/1,293.71 = 516.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.30x = 1,293.71 × 516.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.30x = 667,584.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,584.76/862.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.19

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