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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.74, 1,200.85 and 658.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.74, 1,200.85 and 658.59 is: 908.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.74 : 1,200.85 = 658.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.74/1,200.85 = 658.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.74x = 1,200.85 × 658.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.74x = 790,867.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,867.80/870.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.27

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