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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.86, 1,194.75 and 516.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.86, 1,194.75 and 516.66 is: 712.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.86 : 1,194.75 = 516.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.86/1,194.75 = 516.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.86x = 1,194.75 × 516.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.86x = 617,279.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,279.54/865.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.91

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