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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.02, 1,191.03 and 508.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.02, 1,191.03 and 508.96 is: 702.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.02 : 1,191.03 = 508.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.02/1,191.03 = 508.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.02x = 1,191.03 × 508.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.02x = 606,186.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,186.63/863.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.40

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