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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.45, 1,295.50 and 517.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.45, 1,295.50 and 517.03 is: 775.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.45 : 1,295.50 = 517.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.45/1,295.50 = 517.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.45x = 1,295.50 × 517.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.45x = 669,811.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,811.23/863.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.74

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