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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.75, 1,190.60 and 513.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.75, 1,190.60 and 513.46 is: 708.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.75 : 1,190.60 = 513.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.75/1,190.60 = 513.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.75x = 1,190.60 × 513.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.75x = 611,325.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,325.48/862.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.58

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