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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.07, 1,191.32 and 508.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.07, 1,191.32 and 508.98 is: 702.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.07 : 1,191.32 = 508.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.07/1,191.32 = 508.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.07x = 1,191.32 × 508.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.07x = 606,349.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,349.55/863.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.55

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