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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.31, 1,190.03 and 513.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.31, 1,190.03 and 513.20 is: 708.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.31 : 1,190.03 = 513.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.31/1,190.03 = 513.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.31x = 1,190.03 × 513.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.31x = 610,723.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,723.81/862.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.24

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