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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.48, 1,198.54 and 514.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.48, 1,198.54 and 514.44 is: 709.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.48 : 1,198.54 = 514.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.48/1,198.54 = 514.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.48x = 1,198.54 × 514.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.48x = 616,576.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,576.92/868.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.95

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