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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.90, 1,196.27 and 512.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.90, 1,196.27 and 512.83 is: 707.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.90 : 1,196.27 = 512.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.90/1,196.27 = 512.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.90x = 1,196.27 × 512.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.90x = 613,484.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,484.00/866.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.67

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