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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.53, 1,195.73 and 512.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.53, 1,195.73 and 512.59 is: 707.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.53 : 1,195.73 = 512.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.53/1,195.73 = 512.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.53x = 1,195.73 × 512.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.53x = 612,910.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,910.70/866.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.32

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