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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.92, 1,293.89 and 511.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.92, 1,293.89 and 511.66 is: 767.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.92 : 1,293.89 = 511.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.92/1,293.89 = 511.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.92x = 1,293.89 × 511.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.92x = 662,030.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,030.82/862.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.20

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