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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.80, 1,192.48 and 515.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.80, 1,192.48 and 515.40 is: 710.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.80 : 1,192.48 = 515.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.80/1,192.48 = 515.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.80x = 1,192.48 × 515.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.80x = 614,604.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,604.19/864.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.69

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