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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.69, 1,295.39 and 517.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.69, 1,295.39 and 517.79 is: 774.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.69 : 1,295.39 = 517.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.69/1,295.39 = 517.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.69x = 1,295.39 × 517.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.69x = 670,744.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,744.52/865.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.81

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