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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.42, 1,191.08 and 513.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.42, 1,191.08 and 513.94 is: 708.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.42 : 1,191.08 = 513.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.42/1,191.08 = 513.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.42x = 1,191.08 × 513.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.42x = 612,143.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,143.66/863.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.98

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