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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.52, 1,198.56 and 519.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.52, 1,198.56 and 519.20 is: 716.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.52 : 1,198.56 = 519.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.52/1,198.56 = 519.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.52x = 1,198.56 × 519.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.52x = 622,292.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,292.35/868.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.50

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