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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.32, 1,192.81 and 510.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.32, 1,192.81 and 510.28 is: 704.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.32 : 1,192.81 = 510.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.32/1,192.81 = 510.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.32x = 1,192.81 × 510.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.32x = 608,662.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,662.83/864.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.21

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