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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.04, 1,199.55 and 660.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.04, 1,199.55 and 660.43 is: 910.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.04 : 1,199.55 = 660.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.04/1,199.55 = 660.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.04x = 1,199.55 × 660.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.04x = 792,218.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,218.81/870.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.55

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