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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.90, 1,192.86 and 515.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.90, 1,192.86 and 515.52 is: 711.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.90 : 1,192.86 = 515.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.90/1,192.86 = 515.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.90x = 1,192.86 × 515.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.90x = 614,943.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,943.19/864.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.00

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