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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.52, 1,191.81 and 509.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.52, 1,191.81 and 509.41 is: 703.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.52 : 1,191.81 = 509.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.52/1,191.81 = 509.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.52x = 1,191.81 × 509.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.52x = 607,119.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,119.93/863.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.08

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