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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.03, 1,195.54 and 695.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.03, 1,195.54 and 695.07 is: 955.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.03 : 1,195.54 = 695.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.03/1,195.54 = 695.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.03x = 1,195.54 × 695.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.03x = 830,982.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,982.25/870.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.12

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