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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.25, 1,201.22 and 559.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.25, 1,201.22 and 559.75 is: 772.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.25 : 1,201.22 = 559.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.25/1,201.22 = 559.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.25x = 1,201.22 × 559.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.25x = 672,380.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,380.10/870.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.63

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