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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.22, 1,194.14 and 516.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.22, 1,194.14 and 516.11 is: 712.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.22 : 1,194.14 = 516.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.22/1,194.14 = 516.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.22x = 1,194.14 × 516.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.22x = 616,299.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,299.04/865.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.31

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