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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.94, 1,195.01 and 511.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.94, 1,195.01 and 511.87 is: 706.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.94 : 1,195.01 = 511.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.94/1,195.01 = 511.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.94x = 1,195.01 × 511.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.94x = 611,689.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,689.77/865.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.39

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