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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.34, 1,195.38 and 517.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.34, 1,195.38 and 517.14 is: 713.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.34 : 1,195.38 = 517.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.34/1,195.38 = 517.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.34x = 1,195.38 × 517.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.34x = 618,178.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,178.81/866.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.55

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