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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.98, 1,195.19 and 516.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.98, 1,195.19 and 516.87 is: 713.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.98 : 1,195.19 = 516.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.98/1,195.19 = 516.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.98x = 1,195.19 × 516.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.98x = 617,755.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,755.27/865.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.36

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