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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.04, 1,200.50 and 520.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.04, 1,200.50 and 520.73 is: 718.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.04 : 1,200.50 = 520.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.04/1,200.50 = 520.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.04x = 1,200.50 × 520.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.04x = 625,130.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,130.36/870.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.51

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