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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.10, 1,198.98 and 515.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.10, 1,198.98 and 515.04 is: 710.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.10 : 1,198.98 = 515.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.10/1,198.98 = 515.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.10x = 1,198.98 × 515.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.10x = 617,522.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,522.66/869.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.53

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