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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.42, 1,191.75 and 514.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.42, 1,191.75 and 514.22 is: 709.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.42 : 1,191.75 = 514.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.42/1,191.75 = 514.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.42x = 1,191.75 × 514.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.42x = 612,821.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,821.69/863.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.76

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