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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.60, 1,296.24 and 517.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.60, 1,296.24 and 517.44 is: 775.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.60 : 1,296.24 = 517.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.60/1,296.24 = 517.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.60x = 1,296.24 × 517.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.60x = 670,726.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,726.43/864.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.77

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