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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.35, 1,191.40 and 514.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.35, 1,191.40 and 514.15 is: 709.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.35 : 1,191.40 = 514.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.35/1,191.40 = 514.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.35x = 1,191.40 × 514.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.35x = 612,558.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,558.31/863.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.51

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