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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.12, 1,197.45 and 700.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.12, 1,197.45 and 700.74 is: 964.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.12 : 1,197.45 = 700.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.12/1,197.45 = 700.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.12x = 1,197.45 × 700.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.12x = 839,101.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,101.11/870.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.35

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