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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.98, 1,190.79 and 513.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.98, 1,190.79 and 513.54 is: 708.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.98 : 1,190.79 = 513.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.98/1,190.79 = 513.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.98x = 1,190.79 × 513.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.98x = 611,518.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,518.30/862.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.61

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