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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.52, 1,197.20 and 518.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.52, 1,197.20 and 518.24 is: 715.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.52 : 1,197.20 = 518.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.52/1,197.20 = 518.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.52x = 1,197.20 × 518.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.52x = 620,436.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,436.93/867.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.18

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