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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.80, 1,193.37 and 515.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.80, 1,193.37 and 515.42 is: 711.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.80 : 1,193.37 = 515.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.80/1,193.37 = 515.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.80x = 1,193.37 × 515.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.80x = 615,086.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,086.77/864.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.25

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