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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.02, 1,197.68 and 673.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.02, 1,197.68 and 673.16 is: 926.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.02 : 1,197.68 = 673.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.02/1,197.68 = 673.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.02x = 1,197.68 × 673.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.02x = 806,230.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,230.27/870.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.68

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