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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.87, 1,200.39 and 515.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.87, 1,200.39 and 515.63 is: 711.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.87 : 1,200.39 = 515.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.87/1,200.39 = 515.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.87x = 1,200.39 × 515.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.87x = 618,957.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,957.10/869.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.55

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