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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.52, 1,198.58 and 519.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.52, 1,198.58 and 519.24 is: 716.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.52 : 1,198.58 = 519.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.52/1,198.58 = 519.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.52x = 1,198.58 × 519.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.52x = 622,350.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,350.68/868.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.56

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