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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.62, 1,293.21 and 516.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.62, 1,293.21 and 516.30 is: 774.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.62 : 1,293.21 = 516.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.62/1,293.21 = 516.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.62x = 1,293.21 × 516.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.62x = 667,684.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,684.32/862.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.02

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