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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.22, 1,195.76 and 512.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.22, 1,195.76 and 512.02 is: 706.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.22 : 1,195.76 = 512.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.22/1,195.76 = 512.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.22x = 1,195.76 × 512.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.22x = 612,253.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,253.04/866.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.81

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