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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.22, 1,199.16 and 519.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.22, 1,199.16 and 519.84 is: 717.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.22 : 1,199.16 = 519.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.22/1,199.16 = 519.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.22x = 1,199.16 × 519.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.22x = 623,371.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,371.33/869.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.16

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