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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.46, 1,295.55 and 517.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.46, 1,295.55 and 517.50 is: 776.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.46 : 1,295.55 = 517.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.46/1,295.55 = 517.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.46x = 1,295.55 × 517.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.46x = 670,447.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,447.13/863.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.47

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