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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.75, 1,201.64 and 560.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.75, 1,201.64 and 560.79 is: 773.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.75 : 1,201.64 = 560.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.75/1,201.64 = 560.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.75x = 1,201.64 × 560.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.75x = 673,864.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,864.89/870.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.89

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