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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.44, 1,192.88 and 510.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.44, 1,192.88 and 510.38 is: 704.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.44 : 1,192.88 = 510.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.44/1,192.88 = 510.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.44x = 1,192.88 × 510.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.44x = 608,822.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,822.09/864.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.30

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