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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.73, 1,200.36 and 520.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.73, 1,200.36 and 520.47 is: 718.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.73 : 1,200.36 = 520.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.73/1,200.36 = 520.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.73x = 1,200.36 × 520.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.73x = 624,751.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,751.37/869.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.33

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