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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.49, 1,200.09 and 671.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.49, 1,200.09 and 671.64 is: 925.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.49 : 1,200.09 = 671.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.49/1,200.09 = 671.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.49x = 1,200.09 × 671.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.49x = 806,028.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,028.45/870.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.95

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