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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.74, 1,194.81 and 511.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.74, 1,194.81 and 511.78 is: 706.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.74 : 1,194.81 = 511.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.74/1,194.81 = 511.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.74x = 1,194.81 × 511.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.74x = 611,471.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,471.33/865.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.30

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