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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.86, 1,200.48 and 520.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.86, 1,200.48 and 520.66 is: 718.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.86 : 1,200.48 = 520.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.86/1,200.48 = 520.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.86x = 1,200.48 × 520.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.86x = 625,041.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,041.92/869.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.55

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