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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.77, 1,200.29 and 520.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.77, 1,200.29 and 520.46 is: 718.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.77 : 1,200.29 = 520.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.77/1,200.29 = 520.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.77x = 1,200.29 × 520.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.77x = 624,698.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,698.83/869.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.23

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