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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.16, 1,202.34 and 759.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.16, 1,202.34 and 759.44 is: 1,049.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.16 : 1,202.34 = 759.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.16/1,202.34 = 759.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.16x = 1,202.34 × 759.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.16x = 913,105.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,105.09/870.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.35

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