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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.48, 1,191.79 and 509.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.48, 1,191.79 and 509.27 is: 702.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.48 : 1,191.79 = 509.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.48/1,191.79 = 509.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.48x = 1,191.79 × 509.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.48x = 606,941.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,941.41/863.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.90

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