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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.29, 1,200.85 and 575.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.29, 1,200.85 and 575.45 is: 794.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.29 : 1,200.85 = 575.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.29/1,200.85 = 575.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.29x = 1,200.85 × 575.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.29x = 691,021.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,021.69/870.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.02

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