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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.72, 1,192.95 and 515.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.72, 1,192.95 and 515.34 is: 710.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.72 : 1,192.95 = 515.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.72/1,192.95 = 515.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.72x = 1,192.95 × 515.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.72x = 614,774.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,774.85/864.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.95

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