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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.08, 1,201.76 and 755.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.08, 1,201.76 and 755.08 is: 1,042.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.08 : 1,201.76 = 755.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.08/1,201.76 = 755.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.08x = 1,201.76 × 755.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.08x = 907,424.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,424.94/870.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.92

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