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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.46, 1,196.82 and 518.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.46, 1,196.82 and 518.14 is: 714.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.46 : 1,196.82 = 518.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.46/1,196.82 = 518.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.46x = 1,196.82 × 518.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.46x = 620,120.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,120.31/867.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.87

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