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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.63, 1,201.23 and 516.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.63, 1,201.23 and 516.45 is: 712.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.63 : 1,201.23 = 516.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.63/1,201.23 = 516.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.63x = 1,201.23 × 516.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.63x = 620,375.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,375.23/870.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.56

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