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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.69, 1,196.03 and 517.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.69, 1,196.03 and 517.38 is: 713.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.69 : 1,196.03 = 517.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.69/1,196.03 = 517.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.69x = 1,196.03 × 517.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.69x = 618,802.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,802.00/866.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.98

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