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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.16, 1,303.50 and 523.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.16, 1,303.50 and 523.30 is: 783.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.16 : 1,303.50 = 523.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.16/1,303.50 = 523.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.16x = 1,303.50 × 523.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.16x = 682,126.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,126.73/870.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.91

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