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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.92, 1,191.58 and 514.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.92, 1,191.58 and 514.59 is: 709.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.92 : 1,191.58 = 514.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.92/1,191.58 = 514.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.92x = 1,191.58 × 514.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.92x = 613,175.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,175.15/863.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.76

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