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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.52, 1,199.64 and 515.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.52, 1,199.64 and 515.40 is: 711.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.52 : 1,199.64 = 515.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.52/1,199.64 = 515.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.52x = 1,199.64 × 515.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.52x = 618,294.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,294.46/869.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.08

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