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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.20, 1,200.82 and 622.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.20, 1,200.82 and 622.10 is: 858.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.20 : 1,200.82 = 622.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.20/1,200.82 = 622.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.20x = 1,200.82 × 622.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.20x = 747,030.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,030.12/870.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.46

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