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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.12, 1,302.48 and 543.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.12, 1,302.48 and 543.96 is: 814.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.12 : 1,302.48 = 543.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.12/1,302.48 = 543.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.12x = 1,302.48 × 543.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.12x = 708,497.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,497.02/870.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.25

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