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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.63, 1,190.42 and 513.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.63, 1,190.42 and 513.31 is: 708.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.63 : 1,190.42 = 513.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.63/1,190.42 = 513.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.63x = 1,190.42 × 513.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.63x = 611,054.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,054.49/862.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.36

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