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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.81, 1,199.01 and 514.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.81, 1,199.01 and 514.95 is: 710.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.81 : 1,199.01 = 514.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.81/1,199.01 = 514.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.81x = 1,199.01 × 514.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.81x = 617,424.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,424.20/868.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.66

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