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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870, 1,200.60 and 559.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870, 1,200.60 and 559.68 is: 772.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870 : 1,200.60 = 559.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870/1,200.60 = 559.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870x = 1,200.60 × 559.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870x = 671,951.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,951.81/870
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.36

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