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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.95, 1,296.02 and 518.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.95, 1,296.02 and 518.12 is: 776.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.95 : 1,296.02 = 518.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.95/1,296.02 = 518.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.95x = 1,296.02 × 518.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.95x = 671,493.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,493.56/864.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.34

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