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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.15, 1,195.97 and 517.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.15, 1,195.97 and 517.50 is: 713.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.15 : 1,195.97 = 517.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.15/1,195.97 = 517.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.15x = 1,195.97 × 517.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.15x = 618,911.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,911.89/867.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.73

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