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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.18, 1,200.31 and 704.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.18, 1,200.31 and 704.13 is: 971.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.18 : 1,200.31 = 704.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.18/1,200.31 = 704.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.18x = 1,200.31 × 704.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.18x = 845,174.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,174.28/870.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.26

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