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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.46, 1,298.56 and 519.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.46, 1,298.56 and 519.50 is: 779.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.46 : 1,298.56 = 519.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.46/1,298.56 = 519.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.46x = 1,298.56 × 519.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.46x = 674,601.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,601.92/865.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.47

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