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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.05, 1,200.45 and 515.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.05, 1,200.45 and 515.98 is: 711.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.05 : 1,200.45 = 515.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.05/1,200.45 = 515.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.05x = 1,200.45 × 515.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.05x = 619,411.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,411.63/870.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.92

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