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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.56, 1,198.65 and 519.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.56, 1,198.65 and 519.18 is: 716.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.56 : 1,198.65 = 519.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.56/1,198.65 = 519.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.56x = 1,198.65 × 519.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.56x = 622,315.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,315.11/868.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.49

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