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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.68, 1,199.93 and 515.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.68, 1,199.93 and 515.61 is: 711.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.68 : 1,199.93 = 515.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.68/1,199.93 = 515.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.68x = 1,199.93 × 515.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.68x = 618,697.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,697.20/869.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.41

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