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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.71, 1,200.94 and 634.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.71, 1,200.94 and 634.73 is: 875.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.71 : 1,200.94 = 634.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.71/1,200.94 = 634.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.71x = 1,200.94 × 634.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.71x = 762,263.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,263.47/870.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.46

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