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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.29, 1,199.59 and 520.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.29, 1,199.59 and 520.17 is: 717.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.29 : 1,199.59 = 520.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.29/1,199.59 = 520.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.29x = 1,199.59 × 520.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.29x = 623,988.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,988.13/869.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.81

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