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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.60, 1,200.96 and 521.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.60, 1,200.96 and 521.22 is: 719.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.60 : 1,200.96 = 521.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.60/1,200.96 = 521.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.60x = 1,200.96 × 521.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.60x = 625,964.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,964.37/870.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.00

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