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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.06, 1,200.71 and 516.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.06, 1,200.71 and 516.17 is: 712.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.06 : 1,200.71 = 516.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.06/1,200.71 = 516.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.06x = 1,200.71 × 516.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.06x = 619,768.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,768.08/870.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.33

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