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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.60, 1,199.94 and 515.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.60, 1,199.94 and 515.66 is: 711.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.60 : 1,199.94 = 515.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.60/1,199.94 = 515.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.60x = 1,199.94 × 515.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.60x = 618,755.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,755.06/869.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.54

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