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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.19, 1,201.11 and 575.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.19, 1,201.11 and 575.53 is: 794.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.19 : 1,201.11 = 575.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.19/1,201.11 = 575.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.19x = 1,201.11 × 575.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.19x = 691,274.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,274.84/870.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.40

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