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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.93, 1,190.71 and 513.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.93, 1,190.71 and 513.62 is: 708.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.93 : 1,190.71 = 513.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.93/1,190.71 = 513.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.93x = 1,190.71 × 513.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.93x = 611,572.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,572.47/862.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.72

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