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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.16, 1,305.77 and 524.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.16, 1,305.77 and 524.18 is: 786.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.16 : 1,305.77 = 524.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.16/1,305.77 = 524.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.16x = 1,305.77 × 524.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.16x = 684,458.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,458.52/870.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.59

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