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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.23, 1,199.93 and 555.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.23, 1,199.93 and 555.07 is: 765.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.23 : 1,199.93 = 555.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.23/1,199.93 = 555.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.23x = 1,199.93 × 555.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.23x = 666,039.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,039.37/870.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.36

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