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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.51, 1,190.28 and 513.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.51, 1,190.28 and 513.40 is: 708.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.51 : 1,190.28 = 513.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.51/1,190.28 = 513.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.51x = 1,190.28 × 513.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.51x = 611,089.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,089.75/862.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.50

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