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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.91, 1,200.77 and 520.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.91, 1,200.77 and 520.59 is: 718.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.91 : 1,200.77 = 520.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.91/1,200.77 = 520.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.91x = 1,200.77 × 520.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.91x = 625,115.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,115.63/869.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.60

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