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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.13, 1,194.08 and 516.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.13, 1,194.08 and 516.02 is: 712.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.13 : 1,194.08 = 516.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.13/1,194.08 = 516.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.13x = 1,194.08 × 516.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.13x = 616,160.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,160.61/865.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.22

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