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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.93, 1,201.53 and 556.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.93, 1,201.53 and 556.11 is: 767.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.93 : 1,201.53 = 556.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.93/1,201.53 = 556.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.93x = 1,201.53 × 556.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.93x = 668,182.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,182.85/870.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.21

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