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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.00, 1,195.10 and 511.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.00, 1,195.10 and 511.94 is: 706.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.00 : 1,195.10 = 511.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.00/1,195.10 = 511.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.00x = 1,195.10 × 511.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.00x = 611,810.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,810.96/866.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.48

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