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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.43, 1,192.70 and 510.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.43, 1,192.70 and 510.36 is: 704.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.43 : 1,192.70 = 510.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.43/1,192.70 = 510.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.43x = 1,192.70 × 510.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.43x = 608,706.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,706.37/864.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.17

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