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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.49, 1,192.97 and 510.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.49, 1,192.97 and 510.43 is: 704.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.49 : 1,192.97 = 510.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.49/1,192.97 = 510.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.49x = 1,192.97 × 510.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.49x = 608,925.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,925.12/864.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.37

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