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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.12, 1,200.96 and 521.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.12, 1,200.96 and 521.01 is: 719.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.12 : 1,200.96 = 521.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.12/1,200.96 = 521.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.12x = 1,200.96 × 521.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.12x = 625,712.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,712.17/870.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.11

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