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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.18, 1,201.62 and 575.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.18, 1,201.62 and 575.34 is: 794.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.18 : 1,201.62 = 575.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.18/1,201.62 = 575.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.18x = 1,201.62 × 575.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.18x = 691,340.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,340.05/870.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.48

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