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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.47, 1,193.11 and 515.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.47, 1,193.11 and 515.36 is: 711.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.47 : 1,193.11 = 515.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.47/1,193.11 = 515.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.47x = 1,193.11 × 515.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.47x = 614,882.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,882.86/864.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.28

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