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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.03, 1,195.31 and 511.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.03, 1,195.31 and 511.82 is: 706.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.03 : 1,195.31 = 511.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.03/1,195.31 = 511.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.03x = 1,195.31 × 511.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.03x = 611,783.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,783.56/866.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.42

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