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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.40, 1,191.30 and 514.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.40, 1,191.30 and 514.02 is: 709.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.40 : 1,191.30 = 514.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.40/1,191.30 = 514.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.40x = 1,191.30 × 514.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.40x = 612,352.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,352.03/863.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.23

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