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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.73, 1,200.35 and 621.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.73, 1,200.35 and 621.62 is: 856.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.73 : 1,200.35 = 621.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.73/1,200.35 = 621.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.73x = 1,200.35 × 621.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.73x = 746,161.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,161.57/870.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.94

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