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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.44, 1,294.92 and 516.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.44, 1,294.92 and 516.50 is: 774.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.44 : 1,294.92 = 516.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.44/1,294.92 = 516.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.44x = 1,294.92 × 516.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.44x = 668,824.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,824.56/863.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.61

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