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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.43, 1,200.97 and 516.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.43, 1,200.97 and 516.36 is: 712.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.43 : 1,200.97 = 516.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.43/1,200.97 = 516.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.43x = 1,200.97 × 516.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.43x = 620,131.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,131.58/870.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.44

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