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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.40, 1,295.34 and 517.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.40, 1,295.34 and 517.81 is: 775.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.40 : 1,295.34 = 517.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.40/1,295.34 = 517.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.40x = 1,295.34 × 517.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.40x = 670,740.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,740.01/864.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.96

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