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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870, 1,200.68 and 559.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870, 1,200.68 and 559.44 is: 772.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870 : 1,200.68 = 559.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870/1,200.68 = 559.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870x = 1,200.68 × 559.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870x = 671,708.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,708.42/870
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.08

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