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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.06, 1,200.72 and 520.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.06, 1,200.72 and 520.68 is: 718.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.06 : 1,200.72 = 520.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.06/1,200.72 = 520.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.06x = 1,200.72 × 520.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.06x = 625,190.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,190.89/870.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.56

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