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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.13, 1,200.25 and 633.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.13, 1,200.25 and 633.75 is: 874.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.13 : 1,200.25 = 633.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.13/1,200.25 = 633.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.13x = 1,200.25 × 633.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.13x = 760,658.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,658.44/870.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.19

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