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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.12, 1,303.20 and 577.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.12, 1,303.20 and 577.44 is: 864.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.12 : 1,303.20 = 577.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.12/1,303.20 = 577.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.12x = 1,303.20 × 577.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.12x = 752,519.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,519.81/870.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.85

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