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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.39, 1,201.19 and 516.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.39, 1,201.19 and 516.60 is: 712.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.39 : 1,201.19 = 516.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.39/1,201.19 = 516.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.39x = 1,201.19 × 516.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.39x = 620,534.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,534.75/870.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.94

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