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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.57, 1,201.98 and 608.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.57, 1,201.98 and 608.13 is: 839.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.57 : 1,201.98 = 608.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.57/1,201.98 = 608.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.57x = 1,201.98 × 608.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.57x = 730,960.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,960.10/870.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.63

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