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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.99, 1,193.65 and 510.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.99, 1,193.65 and 510.93 is: 705.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.99 : 1,193.65 = 510.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.99/1,193.65 = 510.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.99x = 1,193.65 × 510.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.99x = 609,871.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,871.59/864.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.06

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