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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.50, 1,296.24 and 515.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.50, 1,296.24 and 515.94 is: 775.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.50 : 1,296.24 = 515.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.50/1,296.24 = 515.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.50x = 1,296.24 × 515.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.50x = 668,782.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,782.07/862.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.40

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