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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.96, 1,193.67 and 515.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.96, 1,193.67 and 515.76 is: 711.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.96 : 1,193.67 = 515.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.96/1,193.67 = 515.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.96x = 1,193.67 × 515.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.96x = 615,647.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,647.24/864.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.76

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