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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.66, 1,191.90 and 509.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.66, 1,191.90 and 509.60 is: 703.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.66 : 1,191.90 = 509.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.66/1,191.90 = 509.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.66x = 1,191.90 × 509.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.66x = 607,392.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,392.24/863.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.28

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