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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.47, 1,200.88 and 534.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.47, 1,200.88 and 534.26 is: 737.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.47 : 1,200.88 = 534.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.47/1,200.88 = 534.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.47x = 1,200.88 × 534.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.47x = 641,577.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,577.75/870.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.05

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