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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.32, 1,303.90 and 577.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.32, 1,303.90 and 577.12 is: 864.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.32 : 1,303.90 = 577.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.32/1,303.90 = 577.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.32x = 1,303.90 × 577.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.32x = 752,503.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,503.15/870.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.63

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