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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.55, 1,201.71 and 555.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.55, 1,201.71 and 555.82 is: 767.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.55 : 1,201.71 = 555.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.55/1,201.71 = 555.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.55x = 1,201.71 × 555.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.55x = 667,934.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,934.45/870.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.26

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