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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.58, 1,201.22 and 516.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.58, 1,201.22 and 516.49 is: 712.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.58 : 1,201.22 = 516.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.58/1,201.22 = 516.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.58x = 1,201.22 × 516.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.58x = 620,415.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,415.54/870.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.65

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