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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.76, 1,293.48 and 516.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.76, 1,293.48 and 516.72 is: 773.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.76 : 1,293.48 = 516.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.76/1,293.48 = 516.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.76x = 1,293.48 × 516.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.76x = 668,366.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,366.99/863.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.79

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