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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.92, 1,190.21 and 513.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.92, 1,190.21 and 513.59 is: 708.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.92 : 1,190.21 = 513.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.92/1,190.21 = 513.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.92x = 1,190.21 × 513.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.92x = 611,271.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,271.43/862.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.38

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