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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.60, 1,198.50 and 519.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.60, 1,198.50 and 519.24 is: 716.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.60 : 1,198.50 = 519.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.60/1,198.50 = 519.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.60x = 1,198.50 × 519.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.60x = 622,309.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,309.14/868.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.45

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