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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.66, 1,201.68 and 516.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.66, 1,201.68 and 516.66 is: 713.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.66 : 1,201.68 = 516.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.66/1,201.68 = 516.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.66x = 1,201.68 × 516.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.66x = 620,859.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,859.99/870.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.09

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