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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.09, 1,192.59 and 514.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.09, 1,192.59 and 514.85 is: 710.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.09 : 1,192.59 = 514.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.09/1,192.59 = 514.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.09x = 1,192.59 × 514.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.09x = 613,999.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,999.00/864.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.57

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