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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.17, 1,193.90 and 515.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.17, 1,193.90 and 515.79 is: 711.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.17 : 1,193.90 = 515.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.17/1,193.90 = 515.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.17x = 1,193.90 × 515.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.17x = 615,799.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,799.10/865.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.77

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