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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.98, 1,202.76 and 561.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.98, 1,202.76 and 561.02 is: 774.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.98 : 1,202.76 = 561.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.98/1,202.76 = 561.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.98x = 1,202.76 × 561.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.98x = 674,772.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,772.42/870.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.73

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