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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.64, 1,291.65 and 515.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.64, 1,291.65 and 515.12 is: 771.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.64 : 1,291.65 = 515.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.64/1,291.65 = 515.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.64x = 1,291.65 × 515.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.64x = 665,348.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,348.29/862.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.29

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