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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.99, 1,201.20 and 538.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.99, 1,201.20 and 538.52 is: 743.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.99 : 1,201.20 = 538.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.99/1,201.20 = 538.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.99x = 1,201.20 × 538.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.99x = 646,870.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,870.22/869.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.54

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