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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.45, 1,199.93 and 575.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.45, 1,199.93 and 575.21 is: 792.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.45 : 1,199.93 = 575.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.45/1,199.93 = 575.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.45x = 1,199.93 × 575.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.45x = 690,202.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,202.86/870.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.93

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