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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.03, 1,199.61 and 712.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.03, 1,199.61 and 712.08 is: 981.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.03 : 1,199.61 = 712.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.03/1,199.61 = 712.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.03x = 1,199.61 × 712.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.03x = 854,218.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,218.29/870.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.83

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