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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.05, 1,197.89 and 518.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.05, 1,197.89 and 518.67 is: 715.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.05 : 1,197.89 = 518.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.05/1,197.89 = 518.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.05x = 1,197.89 × 518.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.05x = 621,309.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,309.61/868.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.75

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