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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.86, 1,194.94 and 511.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.86, 1,194.94 and 511.86 is: 706.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.86 : 1,194.94 = 511.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.86/1,194.94 = 511.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.86x = 1,194.94 × 511.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.86x = 611,641.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,641.99/865.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.40

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