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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.67, 1,199.95 and 515.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.67, 1,199.95 and 515.70 is: 711.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.67 : 1,199.95 = 515.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.67/1,199.95 = 515.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.67x = 1,199.95 × 515.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.67x = 618,814.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,814.22/869.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.55

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