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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.88, 1,190.58 and 513.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.88, 1,190.58 and 513.50 is: 708.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.88 : 1,190.58 = 513.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.88/1,190.58 = 513.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.88x = 1,190.58 × 513.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.88x = 611,362.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,362.83/862.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.51

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