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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.64, 1,196.16 and 517.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.64, 1,196.16 and 517.60 is: 714.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.64 : 1,196.16 = 517.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.64/1,196.16 = 517.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.64x = 1,196.16 × 517.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.64x = 619,132.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,132.42/866.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.41

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