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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.64, 1,198.35 and 787.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.64, 1,198.35 and 787.57 is: 1,084.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.64 : 1,198.35 = 787.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.64/1,198.35 = 787.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.64x = 1,198.35 × 787.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.64x = 943,781.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,781.51/870.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.01

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