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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.70, 1,194.29 and 516.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.70, 1,194.29 and 516.20 is: 712.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.70 : 1,194.29 = 516.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.70/1,194.29 = 516.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.70x = 1,194.29 × 516.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.70x = 616,492.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,492.50/865.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.13

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