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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.01, 1,193.58 and 515.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.01, 1,193.58 and 515.63 is: 711.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.01 : 1,193.58 = 515.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.01/1,193.58 = 515.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.01x = 1,193.58 × 515.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.01x = 615,439.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,439.69/865.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.49

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