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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.51, 1,195.80 and 517.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.51, 1,195.80 and 517.13 is: 713.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.51 : 1,195.80 = 517.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.51/1,195.80 = 517.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.51x = 1,195.80 × 517.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.51x = 618,376.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,376.14/866.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.64

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