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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.17, 1,301.96 and 535.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.17, 1,301.96 and 535.43 is: 801.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.17 : 1,301.96 = 535.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.17/1,301.96 = 535.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.17x = 1,301.96 × 535.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.17x = 697,099.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,099.26/870.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.11

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