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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.05, 1,193.65 and 511.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.05, 1,193.65 and 511.06 is: 705.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.05 : 1,193.65 = 511.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.05/1,193.65 = 511.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.05x = 1,193.65 × 511.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.05x = 610,026.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,026.77/865.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.19

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