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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.14, 1,195.05 and 511.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.14, 1,195.05 and 511.96 is: 706.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.14 : 1,195.05 = 511.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.14/1,195.05 = 511.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.14x = 1,195.05 × 511.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.14x = 611,817.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,817.80/866.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.37

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