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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.41, 1,199.53 and 520.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.41, 1,199.53 and 520.03 is: 717.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.41 : 1,199.53 = 520.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.41/1,199.53 = 520.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.41x = 1,199.53 × 520.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.41x = 623,791.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,791.59/869.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.49

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