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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.32, 1,296.59 and 518.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.32, 1,296.59 and 518.49 is: 776.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.32 : 1,296.59 = 518.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.32/1,296.59 = 518.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.32x = 1,296.59 × 518.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.32x = 672,266.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,266.36/865.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.90

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