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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.12, 1,195.10 and 516.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.12, 1,195.10 and 516.92 is: 713.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.12 : 1,195.10 = 516.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.12/1,195.10 = 516.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.12x = 1,195.10 × 516.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.12x = 617,771.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,771.09/866.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.26

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