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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.66, 1,193.22 and 510.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.66, 1,193.22 and 510.58 is: 704.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.66 : 1,193.22 = 510.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.66/1,193.22 = 510.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.66x = 1,193.22 × 510.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.66x = 609,234.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,234.27/864.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.59

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