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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.50, 1,200.17 and 634.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.50, 1,200.17 and 634.25 is: 874.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.50 : 1,200.17 = 634.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.50/1,200.17 = 634.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.50x = 1,200.17 × 634.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.50x = 761,212.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,212.41/870.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.45

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