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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.20, 1,198.28 and 518.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.20, 1,198.28 and 518.80 is: 716.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.20 : 1,198.28 = 518.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.20/1,198.28 = 518.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.20x = 1,198.28 × 518.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.20x = 621,667.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,667.66/868.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.04

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