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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.52, 1,194.42 and 516.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.52, 1,194.42 and 516.20 is: 712.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.52 : 1,194.42 = 516.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.52/1,194.42 = 516.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.52x = 1,194.42 × 516.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.52x = 616,559.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,559.60/865.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.36

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