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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.66, 1,196.25 and 517.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.66, 1,196.25 and 517.55 is: 714.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.66 : 1,196.25 = 517.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.66/1,196.25 = 517.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.66x = 1,196.25 × 517.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.66x = 619,119.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,119.19/866.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.37

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