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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.62, 1,200.86 and 556.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.62, 1,200.86 and 556.28 is: 767.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.62 : 1,200.86 = 556.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.62/1,200.86 = 556.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.62x = 1,200.86 × 556.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.62x = 668,014.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,014.40/870.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.29

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