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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.77, 1,200.58 and 520.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.77, 1,200.58 and 520.45 is: 718.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.77 : 1,200.58 = 520.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.77/1,200.58 = 520.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.77x = 1,200.58 × 520.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.77x = 624,845.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,845.78/869.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.41

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