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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.41, 1,200.93 and 673.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.41, 1,200.93 and 673.58 is: 929.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.41 : 1,200.93 = 673.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.41/1,200.93 = 673.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.41x = 1,200.93 × 673.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.41x = 808,922.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,922.91/870.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.36

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