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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.41, 1,200.91 and 521.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.41, 1,200.91 and 521.03 is: 718.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.41 : 1,200.91 = 521.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.41/1,200.91 = 521.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.41x = 1,200.91 × 521.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.41x = 625,710.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,710.14/870.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.87

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