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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.88, 1,192.37 and 514.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.88, 1,192.37 and 514.50 is: 710.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.88 : 1,192.37 = 514.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.88/1,192.37 = 514.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.88x = 1,192.37 × 514.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.88x = 613,471.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,471.79/863.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.14

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