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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.38, 1,196.79 and 518

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.38, 1,196.79 and 518 is: 714.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.38 : 1,196.79 = 518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.38/1,196.79 = 518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.38x = 1,196.79 × 518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.38x = 619,937.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,937.22/867.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.72

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