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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.50, 1,195.26 and 512.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.50, 1,195.26 and 512.30 is: 706.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.50 : 1,195.26 = 512.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.50/1,195.26 = 512.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.50x = 1,195.26 × 512.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.50x = 612,333.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,333.73/866.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.68

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