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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.48, 1,200.04 and 515.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.48, 1,200.04 and 515.38 is: 711.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.48 : 1,200.04 = 515.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.48/1,200.04 = 515.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.48x = 1,200.04 × 515.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.48x = 618,476.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,476.62/869.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.32

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