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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.92, 1,200.36 and 520.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.92, 1,200.36 and 520.64 is: 718.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.92 : 1,200.36 = 520.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.92/1,200.36 = 520.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.92x = 1,200.36 × 520.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.92x = 624,955.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,955.43/869.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.41

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