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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.68, 1,196.02 and 512.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.68, 1,196.02 and 512.58 is: 707.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.68 : 1,196.02 = 512.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.68/1,196.02 = 512.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.68x = 1,196.02 × 512.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.68x = 613,055.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,055.93/866.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.36

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