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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.04, 1,199.34 and 519.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.04, 1,199.34 and 519.78 is: 717.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.04 : 1,199.34 = 519.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.04/1,199.34 = 519.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.04x = 1,199.34 × 519.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.04x = 623,392.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,392.95/869.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.34

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