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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.42, 1,199.42 and 520.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.42, 1,199.42 and 520.10 is: 717.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.42 : 1,199.42 = 520.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.42/1,199.42 = 520.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.42x = 1,199.42 × 520.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.42x = 623,818.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,818.34/869.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.51

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