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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.76, 1,194.20 and 516.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.76, 1,194.20 and 516.16 is: 711.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.76 : 1,194.20 = 516.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.76/1,194.20 = 516.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.76x = 1,194.20 × 516.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.76x = 616,398.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,398.27/865.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.97

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