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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.90, 1,192.18 and 514.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.90, 1,192.18 and 514.60 is: 710.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.90 : 1,192.18 = 514.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.90/1,192.18 = 514.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.90x = 1,192.18 × 514.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.90x = 613,495.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,495.83/863.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.15

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