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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.67, 1,197.48 and 760.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.67, 1,197.48 and 760.24 is: 1,045.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.67 : 1,197.48 = 760.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.67/1,197.48 = 760.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.67x = 1,197.48 × 760.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.67x = 910,372.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,372.20/870.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.60

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