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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.66, 1,200 and 515.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.66, 1,200 and 515.60 is: 711.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.66 : 1,200 = 515.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.66/1,200 = 515.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.66x = 1,200 × 515.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.66x = 618,720
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,720/869.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.45

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