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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.04, 1,197.90 and 518.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.04, 1,197.90 and 518.66 is: 715.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.04 : 1,197.90 = 518.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.04/1,197.90 = 518.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.04x = 1,197.90 × 518.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.04x = 621,302.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,302.81/868.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.75

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