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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.80, 1,297.74 and 519.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.80, 1,297.74 and 519.60 is: 778.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.80 : 1,297.74 = 519.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.80/1,297.74 = 519.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.80x = 1,297.74 × 519.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.80x = 674,305.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,305.70/865.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.82

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