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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.15, 1,296.03 and 518.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.15, 1,296.03 and 518.77 is: 777.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.15 : 1,296.03 = 518.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.15/1,296.03 = 518.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.15x = 1,296.03 × 518.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.15x = 672,345.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,345.05/865.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.14

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