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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.44, 1,290.47 and 515.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.44, 1,290.47 and 515.96 is: 772.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.44 : 1,290.47 = 515.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.44/1,290.47 = 515.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.44x = 1,290.47 × 515.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.44x = 665,830.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,830.90/862.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.03

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