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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.38, 1,195.41 and 517

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.38, 1,195.41 and 517 is: 713.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.38 : 1,195.41 = 517 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.38/1,195.41 = 517/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.38x = 1,195.41 × 517
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.38x = 618,026.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,026.97/866.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.34

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