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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.70, 1,200.51 and 555.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.70, 1,200.51 and 555.20 is: 766.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.70 : 1,200.51 = 555.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.70/1,200.51 = 555.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.70x = 1,200.51 × 555.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.70x = 666,517.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,517.15/869.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.38

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