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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.54, 1,194.78 and 516.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.54, 1,194.78 and 516.25 is: 712.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.54 : 1,194.78 = 516.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.54/1,194.78 = 516.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.54x = 1,194.78 × 516.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.54x = 616,805.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,805.18/865.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.62

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