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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.17, 1,193.91 and 511.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.17, 1,193.91 and 511.08 is: 705.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.17 : 1,193.91 = 511.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.17/1,193.91 = 511.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.17x = 1,193.91 × 511.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.17x = 610,183.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,183.52/865.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.28

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