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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.29, 1,191.53 and 509.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.29, 1,191.53 and 509.25 is: 702.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.29 : 1,191.53 = 509.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.29/1,191.53 = 509.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.29x = 1,191.53 × 509.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.29x = 606,787.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,787.93/863.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.88

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