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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.50, 1,190.55 and 513.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.50, 1,190.55 and 513.18 is: 708.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.50 : 1,190.55 = 513.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.50/1,190.55 = 513.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.50x = 1,190.55 × 513.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.50x = 610,966.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,966.45/862.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.37

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