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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.99, 1,200.83 and 635.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.99, 1,200.83 and 635.00 is: 875.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.99 : 1,200.83 = 635.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.99/1,200.83 = 635.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.99x = 1,200.83 × 635.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.99x = 762,517.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,517.87/870.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.46

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