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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.44, 1,195.98 and 517.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.44, 1,195.98 and 517.24 is: 713.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.44 : 1,195.98 = 517.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.44/1,195.98 = 517.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.44x = 1,195.98 × 517.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.44x = 618,608.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,608.70/866.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.97

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