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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.26, 1,195.41 and 516.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.26, 1,195.41 and 516.74 is: 713.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.26 : 1,195.41 = 516.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.26/1,195.41 = 516.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.26x = 1,195.41 × 516.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.26x = 617,716.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,716.16/866.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.08

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