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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.12, 1,196.24 and 517.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.12, 1,196.24 and 517.76 is: 714.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.12 : 1,196.24 = 517.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.12/1,196.24 = 517.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.12x = 1,196.24 × 517.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.12x = 619,365.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,365.22/867.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.28

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