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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.08, 1,200.74 and 575.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.08, 1,200.74 and 575.12 is: 793.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.08 : 1,200.74 = 575.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.08/1,200.74 = 575.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.08x = 1,200.74 × 575.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.08x = 690,566.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,566.71/870.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.68

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