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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.04, 1,197.71 and 513.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.04, 1,197.71 and 513.97 is: 709.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.04 : 1,197.71 = 513.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.04/1,197.71 = 513.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.04x = 1,197.71 × 513.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.04x = 615,588.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,588.19/868.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.17

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