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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.55, 1,195.74 and 517.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.55, 1,195.74 and 517.17 is: 713.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.55 : 1,195.74 = 517.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.55/1,195.74 = 517.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.55x = 1,195.74 × 517.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.55x = 618,400.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,400.86/866.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.64

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