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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.66, 1,198.92 and 514.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.66, 1,198.92 and 514.66 is: 710.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.66 : 1,198.92 = 514.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.66/1,198.92 = 514.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.66x = 1,198.92 × 514.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.66x = 617,036.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,036.17/868.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.33

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