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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.24, 1,196.64 and 517.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.24, 1,196.64 and 517.95 is: 714.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.24 : 1,196.64 = 517.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.24/1,196.64 = 517.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.24x = 1,196.64 × 517.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.24x = 619,799.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,799.69/867.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.68

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