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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.70, 1,200.14 and 515.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.70, 1,200.14 and 515.64 is: 711.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.70 : 1,200.14 = 515.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.70/1,200.14 = 515.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.70x = 1,200.14 × 515.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.70x = 618,840.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,840.19/869.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.56

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