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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.89, 1,198.68 and 519.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.89, 1,198.68 and 519.38 is: 716.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.89 : 1,198.68 = 519.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.89/1,198.68 = 519.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.89x = 1,198.68 × 519.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.89x = 622,564.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,564.43/868.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.51

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