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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.02, 1,197.88 and 518.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.02, 1,197.88 and 518.64 is: 715.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.02 : 1,197.88 = 518.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.02/1,197.88 = 518.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.02x = 1,197.88 × 518.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.02x = 621,268.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,268.48/868.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.73

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