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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.91, 1,200.36 and 515.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.91, 1,200.36 and 515.82 is: 711.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.91 : 1,200.36 = 515.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.91/1,200.36 = 515.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.91x = 1,200.36 × 515.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.91x = 619,169.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,169.70/869.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.76

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