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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.65, 1,191.79 and 509.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.65, 1,191.79 and 509.59 is: 703.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.65 : 1,191.79 = 509.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.65/1,191.79 = 509.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.65x = 1,191.79 × 509.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.65x = 607,324.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,324.96/863.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.20

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