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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868, 1,197.88 and 518.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868, 1,197.88 and 518.92 is: 716.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868 : 1,197.88 = 518.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868/1,197.88 = 518.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868x = 1,197.88 × 518.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868x = 621,603.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,603.89/868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.13

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