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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.96, 1,295.92 and 517.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.96, 1,295.92 and 517.68 is: 776.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.96 : 1,295.92 = 517.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.96/1,295.92 = 517.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.96x = 1,295.92 × 517.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.96x = 670,871.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,871.87/863.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.51

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