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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.08, 1,200.88 and 520.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.08, 1,200.88 and 520.84 is: 718.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.08 : 1,200.88 = 520.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.08/1,200.88 = 520.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.08x = 1,200.88 × 520.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.08x = 625,466.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,466.34/870.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.86

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