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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.56, 1,191.66 and 514.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.56, 1,191.66 and 514.18 is: 709.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.56 : 1,191.66 = 514.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.56/1,191.66 = 514.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.56x = 1,191.66 × 514.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.56x = 612,727.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,727.74/863.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.54

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