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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.90, 1,195.08 and 511.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.90, 1,195.08 and 511.80 is: 706.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.90 : 1,195.08 = 511.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.90/1,195.08 = 511.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.90x = 1,195.08 × 511.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.90x = 611,641.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,641.94/865.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.37

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