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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.83, 1,296.06 and 517.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.83, 1,296.06 and 517.41 is: 776.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.83 : 1,296.06 = 517.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.83/1,296.06 = 517.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.83x = 1,296.06 × 517.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.83x = 670,591.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,591.48/863.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.30

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