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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.66, 1,195.91 and 512.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.66, 1,195.91 and 512.61 is: 707.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.66 : 1,195.91 = 512.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.66/1,195.91 = 512.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.66x = 1,195.91 × 512.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.66x = 613,032.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,032.86/866.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.36

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