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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.28, 1,196.76 and 517.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.28, 1,196.76 and 517.96 is: 714.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.28 : 1,196.76 = 517.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.28/1,196.76 = 517.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.28x = 1,196.76 × 517.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.28x = 619,873.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,873.81/867.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.73

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