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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.30, 1,200.60 and 607.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.30, 1,200.60 and 607.86 is: 838.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.30 : 1,200.60 = 607.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.30/1,200.60 = 607.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.30x = 1,200.60 × 607.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.30x = 729,796.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,796.72/870.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.56

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