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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.94, 1,200.54 and 520.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.94, 1,200.54 and 520.82 is: 718.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.94 : 1,200.54 = 520.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.94/1,200.54 = 520.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.94x = 1,200.54 × 520.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.94x = 625,265.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,265.24/869.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.75

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