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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.08, 1,195.56 and 517.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.08, 1,195.56 and 517.12 is: 713.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.08 : 1,195.56 = 517.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.08/1,195.56 = 517.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.08x = 1,195.56 × 517.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.08x = 618,247.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,247.99/866.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.85

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