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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.82, 1,297.34 and 518.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.82, 1,297.34 and 518.99 is: 777.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.82 : 1,297.34 = 518.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.82/1,297.34 = 518.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.82x = 1,297.34 × 518.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.82x = 673,303.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,303.89/865.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.65

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