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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.01, 1,307.45 and 714.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.01, 1,307.45 and 714.49 is: 1,073.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.01 : 1,307.45 = 714.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.01/1,307.45 = 714.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.01x = 1,307.45 × 714.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.01x = 934,159.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,159.95/870.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.73

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