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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.17, 1,298.21 and 519.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.17, 1,298.21 and 519.20 is: 779.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.17 : 1,298.21 = 519.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.17/1,298.21 = 519.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.17x = 1,298.21 × 519.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.17x = 674,024.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,024.79/865.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.07

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