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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.52, 1,193.04 and 515.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.52, 1,193.04 and 515.20 is: 710.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.52 : 1,193.04 = 515.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.52/1,193.04 = 515.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.52x = 1,193.04 × 515.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.52x = 614,654.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,654.21/864.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.98

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