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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.56, 1,195.68 and 517.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.56, 1,195.68 and 517.36 is: 713.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.56 : 1,195.68 = 517.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.56/1,195.68 = 517.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.56x = 1,195.68 × 517.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.56x = 618,597.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,597.00/866.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.85

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