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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.60, 1,192.98 and 515.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.60, 1,192.98 and 515.24 is: 710.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.60 : 1,192.98 = 515.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.60/1,192.98 = 515.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.60x = 1,192.98 × 515.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.60x = 614,671.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,671.02/864.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.93

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