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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.98, 1,194.39 and 516.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.98, 1,194.39 and 516.60 is: 712.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.98 : 1,194.39 = 516.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.98/1,194.39 = 516.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.98x = 1,194.39 × 516.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.98x = 617,021.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,021.87/865.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.51

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