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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.26, 1,191.21 and 513.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.26, 1,191.21 and 513.88 is: 709.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.26 : 1,191.21 = 513.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.26/1,191.21 = 513.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.26x = 1,191.21 × 513.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.26x = 612,138.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,138.99/863.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.10

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