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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.66, 1,200.33 and 754.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.66, 1,200.33 and 754.02 is: 1,039.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.66 : 1,200.33 = 754.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.66/1,200.33 = 754.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.66x = 1,200.33 × 754.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.66x = 905,072.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,072.83/870.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.52

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