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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.83, 1,289.22 and 513.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.83, 1,289.22 and 513.10 is: 769.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.83 : 1,289.22 = 513.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.83/1,289.22 = 513.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.83x = 1,289.22 × 513.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.83x = 661,498.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,498.78/859.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.34

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