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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.36, 1,197.06 and 518.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.36, 1,197.06 and 518.04 is: 714.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.36 : 1,197.06 = 518.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.36/1,197.06 = 518.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.36x = 1,197.06 × 518.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.36x = 620,124.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,124.96/867.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.96

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