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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.73, 1,193.55 and 510.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.73, 1,193.55 and 510.69 is: 704.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.73 : 1,193.55 = 510.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.73/1,193.55 = 510.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.73x = 1,193.55 × 510.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.73x = 609,534.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,534.05/864.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.88

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