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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.73, 1,295.01 and 516.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.73, 1,295.01 and 516.20 is: 773.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.73 : 1,295.01 = 516.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.73/1,295.01 = 516.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.73x = 1,295.01 × 516.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.73x = 668,477.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,477.69/863.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.94

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