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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.95, 1,296.25 and 517.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.95, 1,296.25 and 517.53 is: 776.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.95 : 1,296.25 = 517.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.95/1,296.25 = 517.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.95x = 1,296.25 × 517.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.95x = 670,848.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,848.26/863.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.49

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