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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.94, 1,200.02 and 520.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.94, 1,200.02 and 520.43 is: 717.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.94 : 1,200.02 = 520.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.94/1,200.02 = 520.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.94x = 1,200.02 × 520.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.94x = 624,517.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,517.81/869.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.89

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