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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864, 1,191.60 and 514.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864, 1,191.60 and 514.44 is: 709.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864 : 1,191.60 = 514.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864/1,191.60 = 514.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864x = 1,191.60 × 514.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864x = 613,006.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,006.70/864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.50

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