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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.76, 1,294.98 and 517.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.76, 1,294.98 and 517.72 is: 775.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.76 : 1,294.98 = 517.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.76/1,294.98 = 517.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.76x = 1,294.98 × 517.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.76x = 670,437.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,437.05/864.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.29

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