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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.79, 1,201.66 and 521.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.79, 1,201.66 and 521.67 is: 719.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.79 : 1,201.66 = 521.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.79/1,201.66 = 521.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.79x = 1,201.66 × 521.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.79x = 626,867.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,867.36/870.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.88

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