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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.64, 1,195.89 and 512.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.64, 1,195.89 and 512.54 is: 707.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.64 : 1,195.89 = 512.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.64/1,195.89 = 512.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.64x = 1,195.89 × 512.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.64x = 612,935.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,935.48/866.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.26

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