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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.03, 1,306.86 and 524.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.03, 1,306.86 and 524.04 is: 787.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.03 : 1,306.86 = 524.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.03/1,306.86 = 524.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.03x = 1,306.86 × 524.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.03x = 684,846.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,846.91/870.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.15

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