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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.28, 1,197 and 518.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.28, 1,197 and 518.16 is: 715.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.28 : 1,197 = 518.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.28/1,197 = 518.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.28x = 1,197 × 518.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.28x = 620,237.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,237.52/867.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.15

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