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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.24, 1,200.22 and 520.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.24, 1,200.22 and 520.40 is: 718.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.24 : 1,200.22 = 520.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.24/1,200.22 = 520.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.24x = 1,200.22 × 520.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.24x = 624,594.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,594.49/869.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.55

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