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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870, 1,199.52 and 574.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870, 1,199.52 and 574.80 is: 792.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870 : 1,199.52 = 574.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870/1,199.52 = 574.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870x = 1,199.52 × 574.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870x = 689,484.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,484.10/870
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.51

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