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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.75, 1,202.04 and 638.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.75, 1,202.04 and 638.28 is: 881.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.75 : 1,202.04 = 638.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.75/1,202.04 = 638.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.75x = 1,202.04 × 638.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.75x = 767,238.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,238.09/870.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.12

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