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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.65, 1,193.15 and 510.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.65, 1,193.15 and 510.55 is: 704.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.65 : 1,193.15 = 510.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.65/1,193.15 = 510.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.65x = 1,193.15 × 510.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.65x = 609,162.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,162.73/864.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.52

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