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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.97, 1,192.38 and 509.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.97, 1,192.38 and 509.97 is: 703.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.97 : 1,192.38 = 509.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.97/1,192.38 = 509.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.97x = 1,192.38 × 509.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.97x = 608,078.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,078.03/863.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.82

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