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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.83, 1,191.86 and 514.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.83, 1,191.86 and 514.27 is: 709.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.83 : 1,191.86 = 514.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.83/1,191.86 = 514.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.83x = 1,191.86 × 514.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.83x = 612,934.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,934.22/863.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.56

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