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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.27, 1,193.97 and 515.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.27, 1,193.97 and 515.89 is: 711.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.27 : 1,193.97 = 515.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.27/1,193.97 = 515.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.27x = 1,193.97 × 515.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.27x = 615,957.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,957.18/865.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.87

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