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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.82, 1,292.54 and 517.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.82, 1,292.54 and 517.32 is: 774.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.82 : 1,292.54 = 517.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.82/1,292.54 = 517.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.82x = 1,292.54 × 517.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.82x = 668,656.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,656.79/863.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.07

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