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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.77, 1,192.96 and 515.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.77, 1,192.96 and 515.21 is: 710.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.77 : 1,192.96 = 515.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.77/1,192.96 = 515.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.77x = 1,192.96 × 515.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.77x = 614,624.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,624.92/864.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.74

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