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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.59, 1,196.04 and 517.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.59, 1,196.04 and 517.35 is: 714.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.59 : 1,196.04 = 517.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.59/1,196.04 = 517.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.59x = 1,196.04 × 517.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.59x = 618,771.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,771.29/866.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.03

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