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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.50, 1,195.92 and 512.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.50, 1,195.92 and 512.41 is: 707.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.50 : 1,195.92 = 512.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.50/1,195.92 = 512.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.50x = 1,195.92 × 512.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.50x = 612,798.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,798.38/866.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.21

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