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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.23, 1,198.29 and 519.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.23, 1,198.29 and 519.12 is: 716.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.23 : 1,198.29 = 519.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.23/1,198.29 = 519.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.23x = 1,198.29 × 519.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.23x = 622,056.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,056.30/868.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.46

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