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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.56, 1,197.24 and 518.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.56, 1,197.24 and 518.48 is: 715.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.56 : 1,197.24 = 518.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.56/1,197.24 = 518.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.56x = 1,197.24 × 518.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.56x = 620,745.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,745.00/867.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.51

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