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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.02, 1,303.14 and 544.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.02, 1,303.14 and 544.67 is: 815.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.02 : 1,303.14 = 544.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.02/1,303.14 = 544.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.02x = 1,303.14 × 544.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.02x = 709,781.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,781.26/870.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.82

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