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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.63, 1,299.06 and 788.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.63, 1,299.06 and 788.55 is: 1,176.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.63 : 1,299.06 = 788.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.63/1,299.06 = 788.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.63x = 1,299.06 × 788.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.63x = 1,024,373.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,373.76/870.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.59

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