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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.55, 1,195.80 and 512.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.55, 1,195.80 and 512.49 is: 707.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.55 : 1,195.80 = 512.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.55/1,195.80 = 512.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.55x = 1,195.80 × 512.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.55x = 612,835.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,835.54/866.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.21

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