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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.78, 1,194.50 and 511.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.78, 1,194.50 and 511.72 is: 706.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.78 : 1,194.50 = 511.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.78/1,194.50 = 511.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.78x = 1,194.50 × 511.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.78x = 611,241.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,241.01/865.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.00

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