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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.36, 1,196.94 and 513.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.36, 1,196.94 and 513.12 is: 708.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.36 : 1,196.94 = 513.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.36/1,196.94 = 513.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.36x = 1,196.94 × 513.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.36x = 614,173.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,173.85/867.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.10

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