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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.70, 1,194.62 and 511.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.70, 1,194.62 and 511.86 is: 706.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.70 : 1,194.62 = 511.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.70/1,194.62 = 511.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.70x = 1,194.62 × 511.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.70x = 611,475.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,475.63/865.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.34

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