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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.64, 1,192.98 and 515.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.64, 1,192.98 and 515.08 is: 710.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.64 : 1,192.98 = 515.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.64/1,192.98 = 515.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.64x = 1,192.98 × 515.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.64x = 614,480.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,480.14/864.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.68

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