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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.24, 1,197.38 and 673.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.24, 1,197.38 and 673.41 is: 926.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.24 : 1,197.38 = 673.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.24/1,197.38 = 673.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.24x = 1,197.38 × 673.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.24x = 806,333.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,333.84/870.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.56

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