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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.20, 1,196.76 and 518.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.20, 1,196.76 and 518.09 is: 714.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.20 : 1,196.76 = 518.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.20/1,196.76 = 518.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.20x = 1,196.76 × 518.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.20x = 620,023.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,023.40/867.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.98

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