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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.32, 1,201.01 and 539.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.32, 1,201.01 and 539.30 is: 744.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.32 : 1,201.01 = 539.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.32/1,201.01 = 539.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.32x = 1,201.01 × 539.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.32x = 647,695.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,695.99/870.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.21

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