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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.07, 1,201.75 and 633.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.07, 1,201.75 and 633.65 is: 875.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.07 : 1,201.75 = 633.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.07/1,201.75 = 633.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.07x = 1,201.75 × 633.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.07x = 761,488.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,488.89/870.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.20

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