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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.22, 1,199.82 and 636.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.22, 1,199.82 and 636.94 is: 878.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.22 : 1,199.82 = 636.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.22/1,199.82 = 636.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.22x = 1,199.82 × 636.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.22x = 764,213.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,213.35/870.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.18

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