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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.40, 1,190.08 and 513.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.40, 1,190.08 and 513.12 is: 708.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.40 : 1,190.08 = 513.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.40/1,190.08 = 513.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.40x = 1,190.08 × 513.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.40x = 610,653.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,653.85/862.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.09

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