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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.06, 1,201.29 and 607.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.06, 1,201.29 and 607.62 is: 838.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.06 : 1,201.29 = 607.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.06/1,201.29 = 607.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.06x = 1,201.29 × 607.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.06x = 729,927.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,927.83/870.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.94

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