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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.64, 1,201.41 and 516.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.64, 1,201.41 and 516.55 is: 712.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.64 : 1,201.41 = 516.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.64/1,201.41 = 516.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.64x = 1,201.41 × 516.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.64x = 620,588.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,588.34/870.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.80

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