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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.32, 1,201.19 and 608.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.32, 1,201.19 and 608.15 is: 839.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.32 : 1,201.19 = 608.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.32/1,201.19 = 608.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.32x = 1,201.19 × 608.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.32x = 730,494.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,494.65/870.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.35

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