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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.85, 1,195.79 and 517.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.85, 1,195.79 and 517.47 is: 713.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.85 : 1,195.79 = 517.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.85/1,195.79 = 517.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.85x = 1,195.79 × 517.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.85x = 618,782.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,782.86/866.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.83

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