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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.10, 1,303.70 and 577.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.10, 1,303.70 and 577.20 is: 864.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.10 : 1,303.70 = 577.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.10/1,303.70 = 577.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.10x = 1,303.70 × 577.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.10x = 752,492.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,492.75/870.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.84

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