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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.33, 1,192.44 and 514.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.33, 1,192.44 and 514.95 is: 710.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.33 : 1,192.44 = 514.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.33/1,192.44 = 514.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.33x = 1,192.44 × 514.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.33x = 614,046.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,046.98/864.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.43

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