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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.36, 1,199.82 and 520.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.36, 1,199.82 and 520.04 is: 717.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.36 : 1,199.82 = 520.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.36/1,199.82 = 520.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.36x = 1,199.82 × 520.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.36x = 623,954.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,954.39/869.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.72

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