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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.38, 1,201.43 and 575.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.38, 1,201.43 and 575.74 is: 794.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.38 : 1,201.43 = 575.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.38/1,201.43 = 575.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.38x = 1,201.43 × 575.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.38x = 691,714.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,714.25/870.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.73

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