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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.35, 1,200.44 and 555.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.35, 1,200.44 and 555.30 is: 765.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.35 : 1,200.44 = 555.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.35/1,200.44 = 555.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.35x = 1,200.44 × 555.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.35x = 666,605.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,605.72/870.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.91

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