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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.48, 1,202.07 and 560.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.48, 1,202.07 and 560.52 is: 774.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.48 : 1,202.07 = 560.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.48/1,202.07 = 560.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.48x = 1,202.07 × 560.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.48x = 673,784.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,784.28/870.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.04

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