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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.41, 1,193.30 and 510.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.41, 1,193.30 and 510.39 is: 704.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.41 : 1,193.30 = 510.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.41/1,193.30 = 510.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.41x = 1,193.30 × 510.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.41x = 609,048.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,048.39/864.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.58

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