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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.05, 1,196.51 and 517.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.05, 1,196.51 and 517.67 is: 714.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.05 : 1,196.51 = 517.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.05/1,196.51 = 517.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.05x = 1,196.51 × 517.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.05x = 619,397.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,397.33/867.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.37

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