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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.19, 1,200.83 and 622.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.19, 1,200.83 and 622.11 is: 858.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.19 : 1,200.83 = 622.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.19/1,200.83 = 622.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.19x = 1,200.83 × 622.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.19x = 747,048.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,048.35/870.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.49

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