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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.26, 1,201.01 and 575.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.26, 1,201.01 and 575.01 is: 793.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.26 : 1,201.01 = 575.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.26/1,201.01 = 575.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.26x = 1,201.01 × 575.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.26x = 690,589.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,589.89/870.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.55

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