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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.55, 1,194.36 and 516.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.55, 1,194.36 and 516.17 is: 712.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.55 : 1,194.36 = 516.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.55/1,194.36 = 516.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.55x = 1,194.36 × 516.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.55x = 616,492.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,492.80/865.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.26

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