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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.13, 1,306.55 and 772.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.13, 1,306.55 and 772.93 is: 1,160.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.13 : 1,306.55 = 772.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.13/1,306.55 = 772.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.13x = 1,306.55 × 772.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.13x = 1,009,871.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,871.69/870.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.60

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