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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.89, 1,194.55 and 516.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.89, 1,194.55 and 516.38 is: 712.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.89 : 1,194.55 = 516.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.89/1,194.55 = 516.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.89x = 1,194.55 × 516.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.89x = 616,834.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,834.47/865.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.37

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