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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.34, 1,196.76 and 518.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.34, 1,196.76 and 518.14 is: 714.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.34 : 1,196.76 = 518.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.34/1,196.76 = 518.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.34x = 1,196.76 × 518.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.34x = 620,089.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,089.23/867.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.93

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