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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.38, 1,200.03 and 571.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.38, 1,200.03 and 571.58 is: 788.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.38 : 1,200.03 = 571.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.38/1,200.03 = 571.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.38x = 1,200.03 × 571.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.38x = 685,913.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,913.15/870.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.06

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