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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.61, 1,294.53 and 515.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.61, 1,294.53 and 515.73 is: 773.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.61 : 1,294.53 = 515.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.61/1,294.53 = 515.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.61x = 1,294.53 × 515.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.61x = 667,627.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,627.96/862.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.96

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