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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.16, 1,200.44 and 555.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.16, 1,200.44 and 555.52 is: 766.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.16 : 1,200.44 = 555.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.16/1,200.44 = 555.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.16x = 1,200.44 × 555.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.16x = 666,868.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,868.43/870.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.37

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