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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.51, 1,191.65 and 514.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.51, 1,191.65 and 514.13 is: 709.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.51 : 1,191.65 = 514.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.51/1,191.65 = 514.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.51x = 1,191.65 × 514.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.51x = 612,654.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,654.49/863.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.50

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