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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.80, 1,190.64 and 513.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.80, 1,190.64 and 513.48 is: 708.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.80 : 1,190.64 = 513.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.80/1,190.64 = 513.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.80x = 1,190.64 × 513.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.80x = 611,369.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,369.83/862.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.59

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