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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.54, 1,199.81 and 520.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.54, 1,199.81 and 520.22 is: 717.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.54 : 1,199.81 = 520.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.54/1,199.81 = 520.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.54x = 1,199.81 × 520.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.54x = 624,169.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,169.46/869.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.82

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