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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.40, 1,190.79 and 513.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.40, 1,190.79 and 513.75 is: 708.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.40 : 1,190.79 = 513.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.40/1,190.79 = 513.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.40x = 1,190.79 × 513.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.40x = 611,768.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,768.36/863.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.56

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