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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.33, 1,200.98 and 516.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.33, 1,200.98 and 516.16 is: 712.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.33 : 1,200.98 = 516.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.33/1,200.98 = 516.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.33x = 1,200.98 × 516.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.33x = 619,897.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,897.84/870.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.26

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