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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.26, 1,194.03 and 515.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.26, 1,194.03 and 515.70 is: 711.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.26 : 1,194.03 = 515.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.26/1,194.03 = 515.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.26x = 1,194.03 × 515.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.26x = 615,761.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,761.27/865.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.65

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