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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.12, 1,193.76 and 511.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.12, 1,193.76 and 511.14 is: 705.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.12 : 1,193.76 = 511.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.12/1,193.76 = 511.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.12x = 1,193.76 × 511.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.12x = 610,178.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,178.49/865.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.31

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