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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867, 1,196.48 and 512.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867, 1,196.48 and 512.94 is: 707.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867 : 1,196.48 = 512.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867/1,196.48 = 512.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867x = 1,196.48 × 512.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867x = 613,722.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,722.45/867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.87

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