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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.03, 1,200.24 and 571.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.03, 1,200.24 and 571.60 is: 788.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.03 : 1,200.24 = 571.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.03/1,200.24 = 571.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.03x = 1,200.24 × 571.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.03x = 686,054.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,054.18/870.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.54

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