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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870, 1,200.60 and 521.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870, 1,200.60 and 521.04 is: 719.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870 : 1,200.60 = 521.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870/1,200.60 = 521.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870x = 1,200.60 × 521.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870x = 625,560.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,560.62/870
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.04

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