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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.51, 1,195.97 and 616.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.51, 1,195.97 and 616.40 is: 851.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.51 : 1,195.97 = 616.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.51/1,195.97 = 616.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.51x = 1,195.97 × 616.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.51x = 737,199.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,199.67/865.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.75

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