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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.12, 1,296.17 and 517.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.12, 1,296.17 and 517.55 is: 776.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.12 : 1,296.17 = 517.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.12/1,296.17 = 517.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.12x = 1,296.17 × 517.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.12x = 670,828.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,828.25/864.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.32

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