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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.81, 1,197.54 and 518.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.81, 1,197.54 and 518.43 is: 715.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.81 : 1,197.54 = 518.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.81/1,197.54 = 518.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.81x = 1,197.54 × 518.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.81x = 620,834.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,834.67/867.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.41

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