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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.38, 1,198.22 and 514.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.38, 1,198.22 and 514.22 is: 709.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.38 : 1,198.22 = 514.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.38/1,198.22 = 514.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.38x = 1,198.22 × 514.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.38x = 616,140.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,140.13/868.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.53

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