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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.89, 1,195.93 and 517.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.89, 1,195.93 and 517.38 is: 713.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.89 : 1,195.93 = 517.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.89/1,195.93 = 517.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.89x = 1,195.93 × 517.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.89x = 618,750.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,750.26/866.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.76

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