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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.23, 1,201.12 and 538.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.23, 1,201.12 and 538.45 is: 743.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.23 : 1,201.12 = 538.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.23/1,201.12 = 538.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.23x = 1,201.12 × 538.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.23x = 646,748.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,748.50/870.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.20

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