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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.95, 1,201.97 and 534.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.95, 1,201.97 and 534.89 is: 738.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.95 : 1,201.97 = 534.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.95/1,201.97 = 534.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.95x = 1,201.97 × 534.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.95x = 642,913.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,913.05/870.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.18

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