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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.56, 1,191.54 and 514.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.56, 1,191.54 and 514.36 is: 709.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.56 : 1,191.54 = 514.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.56/1,191.54 = 514.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.56x = 1,191.54 × 514.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.56x = 612,880.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,880.51/863.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.71

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