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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.52, 1,201.08 and 560.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.52, 1,201.08 and 560.20 is: 772.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.52 : 1,201.08 = 560.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.52/1,201.08 = 560.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.52x = 1,201.08 × 560.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.52x = 672,845.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,845.02/870.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.92

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