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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.25, 1,196.94 and 517.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.25, 1,196.94 and 517.87 is: 714.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.25 : 1,196.94 = 517.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.25/1,196.94 = 517.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.25x = 1,196.94 × 517.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.25x = 619,859.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,859.32/867.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.74

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