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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.90, 1,193.72 and 510.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.90, 1,193.72 and 510.66 is: 704.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.90 : 1,193.72 = 510.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.90/1,193.72 = 510.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.90x = 1,193.72 × 510.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.90x = 609,582.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,582.50/864.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.80

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