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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.71, 1,201.56 and 560.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.71, 1,201.56 and 560.21 is: 773.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.71 : 1,201.56 = 560.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.71/1,201.56 = 560.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.71x = 1,201.56 × 560.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.71x = 673,125.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,125.93/870.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.08

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