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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.98, 1,190.25 and 513.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.98, 1,190.25 and 513.60 is: 708.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.98 : 1,190.25 = 513.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.98/1,190.25 = 513.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.98x = 1,190.25 × 513.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.98x = 611,312.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,312.40/862.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.37

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