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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.39, 1,200.36 and 634.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.39, 1,200.36 and 634.41 is: 874.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.39 : 1,200.36 = 634.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.39/1,200.36 = 634.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.39x = 1,200.36 × 634.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.39x = 761,520.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,520.39/870.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.92

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