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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.52, 1,201.64 and 637.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.52, 1,201.64 and 637.24 is: 879.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.52 : 1,201.64 = 637.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.52/1,201.64 = 637.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.52x = 1,201.64 × 637.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.52x = 765,733.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,733.07/870.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.63

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