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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.48, 1,200.36 and 621.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.48, 1,200.36 and 621.84 is: 857.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.48 : 1,200.36 = 621.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.48/1,200.36 = 621.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.48x = 1,200.36 × 621.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.48x = 746,431.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,431.86/870.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.49

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