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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.28, 1,194.27 and 511.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.28, 1,194.27 and 511.07 is: 705.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.28 : 1,194.27 = 511.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.28/1,194.27 = 511.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.28x = 1,194.27 × 511.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.28x = 610,355.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,355.57/865.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.39

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