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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.95, 1,196.39 and 512.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.95, 1,196.39 and 512.87 is: 707.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.95 : 1,196.39 = 512.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.95/1,196.39 = 512.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.95x = 1,196.39 × 512.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.95x = 613,587.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,587.84/866.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.76

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