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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.03, 1,200.77 and 515.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.03, 1,200.77 and 515.96 is: 712.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.03 : 1,200.77 = 515.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.03/1,200.77 = 515.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.03x = 1,200.77 × 515.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.03x = 619,540.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,540.71/870.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.09

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