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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.63, 1,193.34 and 510.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.63, 1,193.34 and 510.64 is: 704.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.63 : 1,193.34 = 510.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.63/1,193.34 = 510.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.63x = 1,193.34 × 510.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.63x = 609,366.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,366.71/864.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.77

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