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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.86, 1,202.18 and 556.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.86, 1,202.18 and 556.55 is: 768.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.86 : 1,202.18 = 556.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.86/1,202.18 = 556.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.86x = 1,202.18 × 556.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.86x = 669,073.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,073.28/870.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.29

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