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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.44, 1,201.05 and 555.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.44, 1,201.05 and 555.17 is: 766.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.44 : 1,201.05 = 555.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.44/1,201.05 = 555.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.44x = 1,201.05 × 555.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.44x = 666,780.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,780.92/870.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.03

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