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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.76, 1,196.10 and 517.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.76, 1,196.10 and 517.24 is: 713.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.76 : 1,196.10 = 517.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.76/1,196.10 = 517.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.76x = 1,196.10 × 517.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.76x = 618,670.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,670.76/866.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.77

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