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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.14, 1,199.54 and 621.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.14, 1,199.54 and 621.03 is: 856.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.14 : 1,199.54 = 621.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.14/1,199.54 = 621.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.14x = 1,199.54 × 621.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.14x = 744,950.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,950.33/870.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.13

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