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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.50, 1,297.20 and 518.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.50, 1,297.20 and 518.10 is: 776.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.50 : 1,297.20 = 518.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.50/1,297.20 = 518.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.50x = 1,297.20 × 518.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.50x = 672,079.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,079.32/865.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.52

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