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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.86, 1,297.41 and 518.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.86, 1,297.41 and 518.34 is: 776.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.86 : 1,297.41 = 518.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.86/1,297.41 = 518.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.86x = 1,297.41 × 518.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.86x = 672,499.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,499.50/865.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.68

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