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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.16, 1,195.26 and 512.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.16, 1,195.26 and 512.04 is: 706.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.16 : 1,195.26 = 512.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.16/1,195.26 = 512.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.16x = 1,195.26 × 512.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.16x = 612,020.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,020.93/866.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.59

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