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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.28, 1,195.50 and 516.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.28, 1,195.50 and 516.96 is: 713.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.28 : 1,195.50 = 516.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.28/1,195.50 = 516.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.28x = 1,195.50 × 516.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.28x = 618,025.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,025.68/866.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.42

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