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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.76, 1,290.94 and 516.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.76, 1,290.94 and 516.28 is: 772.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.76 : 1,290.94 = 516.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.76/1,290.94 = 516.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.76x = 1,290.94 × 516.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.76x = 666,486.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,486.50/862.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.51

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