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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.92, 1,201.19 and 605.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.92, 1,201.19 and 605.35 is: 834.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.92 : 1,201.19 = 605.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.92/1,201.19 = 605.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.92x = 1,201.19 × 605.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.92x = 727,147.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,147.33/870.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.92

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