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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.37, 1,297.28 and 518.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.37, 1,297.28 and 518.88 is: 776.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.37 : 1,297.28 = 518.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.37/1,297.28 = 518.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.37x = 1,297.28 × 518.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.37x = 673,133.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,133.30/866.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.96

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