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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.02, 1,303.51 and 544.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.02, 1,303.51 and 544.90 is: 816.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.02 : 1,303.51 = 544.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.02/1,303.51 = 544.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.02x = 1,303.51 × 544.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.02x = 710,282.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,282.60/870.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.40

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