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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.80, 1,197.30 and 518.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.80, 1,197.30 and 518.42 is: 715.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.80 : 1,197.30 = 518.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.80/1,197.30 = 518.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.80x = 1,197.30 × 518.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.80x = 620,704.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,704.27/867.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.26

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