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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.84, 1,195.96 and 517.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.84, 1,195.96 and 517.44 is: 713.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.84 : 1,195.96 = 517.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.84/1,195.96 = 517.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.84x = 1,195.96 × 517.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.84x = 618,837.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,837.54/866.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.90

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