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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.27, 1,200.99 and 534.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.27, 1,200.99 and 534.27 is: 737.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.27 : 1,200.99 = 534.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.27/1,200.99 = 534.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.27x = 1,200.99 × 534.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.27x = 641,652.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,652.93/870.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.30

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