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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.75, 1,200.56 and 713.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.75, 1,200.56 and 713.19 is: 983.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.75 : 1,200.56 = 713.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.75/1,200.56 = 713.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.75x = 1,200.56 × 713.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.75x = 856,223.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,223.82/870.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.32

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