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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.48, 1,193.04 and 515.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.48, 1,193.04 and 515.28 is: 711.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.48 : 1,193.04 = 515.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.48/1,193.04 = 515.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.48x = 1,193.04 × 515.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.48x = 614,749.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,749.65/864.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.12

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