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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.21, 1,195.88 and 518.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.21, 1,195.88 and 518.10 is: 714.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.21 : 1,195.88 = 518.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.21/1,195.88 = 518.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.21x = 1,195.88 × 518.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.21x = 619,582.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,582.84/867.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.46

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