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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.81, 1,200.30 and 520.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.81, 1,200.30 and 520.43 is: 718.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.81 : 1,200.30 = 520.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.81/1,200.30 = 520.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.81x = 1,200.30 × 520.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.81x = 624,672.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,672.13/869.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.17

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