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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.37, 1,199.70 and 515.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.37, 1,199.70 and 515.13 is: 710.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.37 : 1,199.70 = 515.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.37/1,199.70 = 515.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.37x = 1,199.70 × 515.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.37x = 618,001.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,001.46/869.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.86

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