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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.73, 1,194.93 and 511.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.73, 1,194.93 and 511.69 is: 706.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.73 : 1,194.93 = 511.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.73/1,194.93 = 511.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.73x = 1,194.93 × 511.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.73x = 611,433.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,433.73/865.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.26

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