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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.90, 1,197.98 and 513.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.90, 1,197.98 and 513.80 is: 709.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.90 : 1,197.98 = 513.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.90/1,197.98 = 513.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.90x = 1,197.98 × 513.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.90x = 615,513.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,513.57/867.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.20

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