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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.05, 1,199.31 and 514.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.05, 1,199.31 and 514.96 is: 710.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.05 : 1,199.31 = 514.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.05/1,199.31 = 514.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.05x = 1,199.31 × 514.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.05x = 617,598.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,598.49/869.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.66

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