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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.99, 1,196.60 and 512.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.99, 1,196.60 and 512.88 is: 707.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.99 : 1,196.60 = 512.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.99/1,196.60 = 512.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.99x = 1,196.60 × 512.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.99x = 613,709.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,709.64/866.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.87

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