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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.56, 1,200.75 and 601.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.56, 1,200.75 and 601.48 is: 829.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.56 : 1,200.75 = 601.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.56/1,200.75 = 601.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.56x = 1,200.75 × 601.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.56x = 722,226.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,226.36/870.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.61

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