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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.09, 1,200.06 and 520.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.09, 1,200.06 and 520.71 is: 718.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.09 : 1,200.06 = 520.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.09/1,200.06 = 520.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.09x = 1,200.06 × 520.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.09x = 624,883.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,883.24/870.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.18

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