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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.67, 1,200.10 and 520.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.67, 1,200.10 and 520.55 is: 718.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.67 : 1,200.10 = 520.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.67/1,200.10 = 520.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.67x = 1,200.10 × 520.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.67x = 624,706.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,706.05/869.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.33

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