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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.89, 1,192.32 and 509.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.89, 1,192.32 and 509.79 is: 703.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.89 : 1,192.32 = 509.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.89/1,192.32 = 509.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.89x = 1,192.32 × 509.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.89x = 607,832.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,832.81/863.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.60

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