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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.42, 1,196.66 and 518.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.42, 1,196.66 and 518.11 is: 714.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.42 : 1,196.66 = 518.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.42/1,196.66 = 518.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.42x = 1,196.66 × 518.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.42x = 619,999.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,999.82/867.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.76

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