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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.76, 1,200.24 and 520.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.76, 1,200.24 and 520.20 is: 717.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.76 : 1,200.24 = 520.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.76/1,200.24 = 520.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.76x = 1,200.24 × 520.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.76x = 624,364.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,364.85/869.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.86

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