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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.97, 1,201.04 and 605.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.97, 1,201.04 and 605.71 is: 835.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.97 : 1,201.04 = 605.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.97/1,201.04 = 605.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.97x = 1,201.04 × 605.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.97x = 727,481.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,481.94/870.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.25

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