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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.44, 1,193.92 and 515.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.44, 1,193.92 and 515.96 is: 711.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.44 : 1,193.92 = 515.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.44/1,193.92 = 515.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.44x = 1,193.92 × 515.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.44x = 616,014.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,014.96/865.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.79

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