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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.55, 1,297.32 and 518.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.55, 1,297.32 and 518.73 is: 778.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.55 : 1,297.32 = 518.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.55/1,297.32 = 518.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.55x = 1,297.32 × 518.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.55x = 672,955.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,955.64/864.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.39

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