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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.13, 1,198.08 and 518.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.13, 1,198.08 and 518.88 is: 716.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.13 : 1,198.08 = 518.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.13/1,198.08 = 518.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.13x = 1,198.08 × 518.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.13x = 621,659.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,659.75/868.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.09

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