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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.64, 1,195.92 and 517.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.64, 1,195.92 and 517.20 is: 713.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.64 : 1,195.92 = 517.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.64/1,195.92 = 517.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.64x = 1,195.92 × 517.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.64x = 618,529.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,529.82/866.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.71

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