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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.42, 1,190.37 and 513.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.42, 1,190.37 and 513.22 is: 708.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.42 : 1,190.37 = 513.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.42/1,190.37 = 513.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.42x = 1,190.37 × 513.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.42x = 610,921.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,921.69/862.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.38

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