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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.46, 1,191.84 and 509.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.46, 1,191.84 and 509.46 is: 703.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.46 : 1,191.84 = 509.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.46/1,191.84 = 509.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.46x = 1,191.84 × 509.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.46x = 607,194.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,194.81/863.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.21

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