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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.36, 1,199.88 and 520.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.36, 1,199.88 and 520.16 is: 717.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.36 : 1,199.88 = 520.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.36/1,199.88 = 520.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.36x = 1,199.88 × 520.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.36x = 624,129.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,129.58/869.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.92

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