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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868, 1,197.84 and 518.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868, 1,197.84 and 518.62 is: 715.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868 : 1,197.84 = 518.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868/1,197.84 = 518.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868x = 1,197.84 × 518.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868x = 621,223.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,223.78/868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.70

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