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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.15, 1,200.70 and 693.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.15, 1,200.70 and 693.56 is: 957.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.15 : 1,200.70 = 693.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.15/1,200.70 = 693.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.15x = 1,200.70 × 693.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.15x = 832,757.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,757.49/870.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.03

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