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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.32, 1,304.55 and 541.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.32, 1,304.55 and 541.25 is: 811.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.32 : 1,304.55 = 541.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.32/1,304.55 = 541.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.32x = 1,304.55 × 541.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.32x = 706,081.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,081.16/870.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.29

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