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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.14, 1,191.27 and 514.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.14, 1,191.27 and 514.03 is: 709.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.14 : 1,191.27 = 514.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.14/1,191.27 = 514.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.14x = 1,191.27 × 514.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.14x = 612,348.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,348.52/863.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.44

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