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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.76, 1,190.52 and 513.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.76, 1,190.52 and 513.38 is: 708.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.76 : 1,190.52 = 513.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.76/1,190.52 = 513.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.76x = 1,190.52 × 513.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.76x = 611,189.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,189.16/862.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.41

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