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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.50, 1,193.02 and 510.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.50, 1,193.02 and 510.44 is: 704.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.50 : 1,193.02 = 510.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.50/1,193.02 = 510.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.50x = 1,193.02 × 510.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.50x = 608,957.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,957.89/864.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.41

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