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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.30, 1,297.32 and 833.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.30, 1,297.32 and 833.85 is: 1,242.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.30 : 1,297.32 = 833.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.30/1,297.32 = 833.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.30x = 1,297.32 × 833.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.30x = 1,081,770.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,770.28/870.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.99

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