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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.90, 1,202.85 and 635.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.90, 1,202.85 and 635.91 is: 878.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.90 : 1,202.85 = 635.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.90/1,202.85 = 635.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.90x = 1,202.85 × 635.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.90x = 764,904.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,904.34/870.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.29

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