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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.50, 1,196.88 and 513.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.50, 1,196.88 and 513.46 is: 708.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.50 : 1,196.88 = 513.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.50/1,196.88 = 513.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.50x = 1,196.88 × 513.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.50x = 614,547.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,547.44/867.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.41

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