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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.06, 1,197.94 and 518.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.06, 1,197.94 and 518.68 is: 715.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.06 : 1,197.94 = 518.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.06/1,197.94 = 518.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.06x = 1,197.94 × 518.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.06x = 621,347.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,347.52/868.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.79

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