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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.89, 1,206.22 and 520.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.89, 1,206.22 and 520.06 is: 717.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.89 : 1,206.22 = 520.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.89/1,206.22 = 520.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.89x = 1,206.22 × 520.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.89x = 627,306.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,306.77/873.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.83

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