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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.30, 1,194 and 511.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.30, 1,194 and 511.20 is: 705.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.30 : 1,194 = 511.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.30/1,194 = 511.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.30x = 1,194 × 511.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.30x = 610,372.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,372.80/865.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.39

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