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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.98, 1,294.26 and 518.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.98, 1,294.26 and 518.55 is: 775.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.98 : 1,294.26 = 518.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.98/1,294.26 = 518.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.98x = 1,294.26 × 518.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.98x = 671,138.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,138.52/864.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.91

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