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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.60, 1,195.68 and 517.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.60, 1,195.68 and 517.28 is: 713.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.60 : 1,195.68 = 517.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.60/1,195.68 = 517.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.60x = 1,195.68 × 517.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.60x = 618,501.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,501.35/866.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.71

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