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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.69, 1,197.41 and 518.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.69, 1,197.41 and 518.38 is: 715.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.69 : 1,197.41 = 518.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.69/1,197.41 = 518.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.69x = 1,197.41 × 518.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.69x = 620,713.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,713.40/867.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.36

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