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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.32, 1,199.84 and 520.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.32, 1,199.84 and 520.24 is: 718.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.32 : 1,199.84 = 520.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.32/1,199.84 = 520.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.32x = 1,199.84 × 520.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.32x = 624,204.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,204.76/869.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.04

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